Garlic Powder - Poondu podi

Category :Vegan, Jain, fat-free (oil optional), gluten-free, nut free, rich in protein

Preparation Time : 5 min.

Cooking Time: 15 Min.

Skill level : easy

Ingredients :

1 ts oil (optional)
1/2 c chanadal

1/4 c whole urad

1 tbs peppercorns
2" of tamarind pieces, deseeded

2 tbs coriander seeds

3-4 big red chilies (you can adjust spiciness according to your taste)(I took poblano)
1/2 c Garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 c dry coconut pieces
1 ts turmeric
salt as needed

1. Heat oil in shallow pan.
2. Add the ingredient and slow roast until garlic feels little dry.
3. Make powder.
4. Store in a airtight container, refrigerated.

Mint Powder - Pudina karam podi

Category :Vegan, Jain, fat-free (oil optional), gluten-free, nut free, rich in protein

Preparation Time : 5 min.

Cooking Time: 15 Min.

Skill level : easy

Ingredients :

1 ts oil (optional)
1/2 c chanadal

1/2 c toordal

1/4 c whole urad

1 tbs peppercorns
2" of tamarind pieces, deseeded

2 tbs coriander seeds

3-4 big red chilies (you can adjust spiciness according to your taste)(I took poblano)
25 curry leaves washed and drained
1 c Mint
1 ts turmeric
salt as needed

1. Heat oil in shallow pan.
2. Add the ingredient and slow roast until mint is dry.
3. Make powder.
4. Store in a airtight container

Pulihora Barley

Category :Vegan,  low fat, gluten free,
Preparation Time : 5 min.

Cooking Time: 15 Min.

Skill level : easy

Ingredients :

1 ts oil
1 tbs chanadal

1 tbs urad dal
1 tbs Peanuts (I was out of peanuts)
1 tbs cashews
1 ts mustard seeds

3-4 red chilies
10-12 curry leaves
1 ts turmeric
1/4 ts asafoetida
3 tbs Pulihora powder
4 tbs water
2 c cooked with 1 ts salt and cooled barley(I used unhulled)
salt as needed

1. In a wok heat oil at low heat and roast chanadal.
2. When its light brown add urad dal, peanuts and mustard seeds
3. After 1 min. add  cashews, chilies, asafoetida and turmeric
4. When dals are golden brown add curry leaves.
5. Add pulihora powder and 4 tbs water and cook for 5 min.
6. Add barley and cook for 5-7 min more to induce flavors.
7. Serve warm. 

Pulihora Powder

Category :Vegan, Jain, fat-free (oil optional), gluten-free, nut free, rich in protein

Preparation Time : 5 min.

Cooking Time: 15 Min.

Skill level : easy

Ingredients :

1 ts oil (optional)
1/2 c chanadal

1/2 c toordal

1/4 c whole urad

1 tbs peppercorns
1/2 c of tamarind pieces, deseeded

2 tbs coriander seeds

3-4 big red chilies (you can adjust spiciness according to your taste)(I took poblano)
25 curry leaves washed and drained
1 ts turmeric
2 tbs Sesame seeds
salt as needed

1. First roast chanadal slightly with or without oil
2. Then add toordal very light brown at medium low heat
3. Then add urad dal, moongdal, tamarind, peppercorns, and coriander seeds.
4. When it starts to release an aroma and turns golden-brown, add chili, turmeric, and curry leaves.
5. Continue roasting for another 2-3 min(until dals are golden brown)  and turn the heat off.
6.  Keep moving the ingredients in the pot around otherwise it may burn since pot will be hot.
7. When it cools down, add salt and sugar and grind it into powder.
8. Store in airtight container.

=> For multiplying the recipe you don't need extra oil unless it's very large batch

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Green Chana Chat

This high protein no fat chat gives high satisfaction and high nutritious too, without adding on calories. High protein will make you feel full for longer time and that way it is good for weight watchers.

Category :Vegan, Fat-free, Gluten free
 Preparation Time : 15 min. 
Cooking time :nil.
 Skill level : Easy
Serves : 4

Ingredients :
2 c green chana, cooked( soaked overnight and cooked until soft)
1 ts thin garlic chutney
1 ts green chili, finely cut
2 tbs finely chopped onion
1 tbs finely chopped cilantro
2 tbs finely chopped tomato
2 tbs finely chopped raw sweet mango(not very sour variety)
1 tbs lime juice or to taste
Sprinkling powders :
1 ts roasted cumin powder
1/2 ts chili powder
1/2 ts black salt
1/2 ts salt

1. Mix everything in a bowl.
2. Take it out in a plate sprinkle powders one by one.
3. Serve it in a paper cone.

Low-fat Potato Wedges Chat

Category :Vegan, low-Fat, Gluten free
 Preparation Time : 15 min. 
Cooking time :nil.
 Skill level : Easy
Serves : 4

Ingredients :
2 c Roasted Potato Wedges
1 ts thin garlic chutney
1 ts peanut  chutney+ 1/2 tbs water
2 tbs tamarind date chutney
3 tbs curd, blended with 1 tbs water
2 tbs pomegranate seeds
2 tbs finely chopped onion
1 tbs finely chopped cilantro
1 tbs sev (optional)
Sprinkling powders :
1 ts roasted cumin powder
1/2 ts chili powder
1/2 ts black salt
1/2 ts salt

1. Arrange the chips on a serving plate
2. Spread onion and pomegranate.
3. Sprinkle cilantro.
4. Pour yogurt and drizzle chutneys on it.
5. Sprinkle powders one by one.
6. If desired top the chat with 1 tbs sev (besan noodles).
7. Enjoy.