Indian Red Gun Powder (Molaha Podi) Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp channa dal
  • 15 small dry red chile
  • 1/2 tsp asafetida powder
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1/2 tsp salt , to taste
  • 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar or 1 1/2 tbsp palm sugar or 1 1/2 tbsp jaggery

Directions:

  1. Heat the 1 t oil in a wok or heavy skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes.
  2. Add the urad and channa dal and chiles.
  3. Fry stirring constantly until the beans begin to turn color, about 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the asafetida and sesame seeds.
  5. Continue frying until the contents of the pan are nicely browned and smell roasted, about 3 minutes.
  6. Turn off the heat, transfer mixture to a plate and cool completely.
  7. Blend in the sugar and salt.
  8. Grind the mixture to a powder using a coffee grinder (my preferred method), or a large mortar and pestle or spice mill.
  9. The powder should be neither course, nor as fine as flour; it should have a grainy texture.
  10. This mixture stays fresh indefinitely if stored in an airtight container in a cool place.
  11. Optionally, just before serving, blend a little oil into as much powder as you might use to make a sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 60.12 Kcal (252 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.45g 4%
Cholesterol 0.94mg 0%
Sodium 146.95mg 6%
Potassium 36.04mg 1%
Total Carbs 6.41g 2%
Sugars 2.37g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.68g 3%
Protein 1.6g 3%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 29.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 643.75 Kcal (2695 kJ)
Calories from fat 236.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.25g 4%
Cholesterol 10.05mg 0%
Sodium 1573.46mg 6%
Potassium 385.89mg 1%
Total Carbs 68.64g 2%
Sugars 25.34g 9%
Dietary Fiber 7.31g 3%
Protein 17.16g 3%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 1%
Iron 4.7mg 2%
Calcium 311.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.3
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

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