coconut podi

Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups grated coconut
1 cup red chillies whole
2 tblsp mustard seeds
1/4 cup black gram split
salt to taste
1/2 tsp asafoetida
8 tblsp oil

procedure:
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Heat 4 tablespoons of oil and fry the coconut to a reddish brown color and cool.
Heat the remaining oil and fry the dal, chillies and mustard seeds separately, remove and cool.
Mix all the ingredients and grind to a coarse powder. Store in a dry airtight bottle.