Nuvvu Pappu Podi (Roasted Sesame Seed Powder)

2 cups sesame seeds
1 tsp urad dal
1 tsp cumin seeds
5-6 red chilies
½ tsp asafetida
½ tsp Salt (to taste) – finely powdered

Dry roast sesame seed until it gives out nice flavor and turns light brown.
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
Mix the powdered sesame, salt and spices.

Eat with rice and 1 tsp oil.