Paruppu Podi (Dal Powder for Rice)

If you have ever been in a hostel or away from home you'll know the significance of paruppu podi.
Paruppu podi is very easy to make and very handy to have in the house.
Ingredients:
1 Cup Thoor dal
10 Nos Dry red chilly
1 Tbsp Black Pepper
1 Pod Garlic(optional)
Asafoetida
Salt to taste
Method:
Dry roast all the ingredients and grind to a fine powder.

Mix the powder with rice and sesame seed oil or rice and ghee.