Mandiga Senaga Pappu Podi (Roasted Chana Dal Powder)

2 cups roasted chana dal – bought in the store
1 tsp urad dal
1 tsp cumin seeds
5-6 red chilies
½ tsp asafetida
½ tsp Salt (to taste) – finely powdered

Dry roast urad dal, red chilies, and asafetida -- add about 10-15 seconds apart. Add cumin seeds in the end as you turn off the stove.
Make a fine powder of the ingredients in step 1.
Grind all the chana dal semi-coarsely – if this is too soft, it sticks to the palate uncomfortably.
Mix the powdered dal, salt and spices.

Eat with rice and 1 tsp oil/ghee. Or add a spoonful oil/ghee and eat with dosa or idli.