Pepper - 1 tsp

Jeera - 2 tsp

Fried gram ( pottu kadalai) - 1 cup

Red chilli powder - 1 tsp

Garlic cloves - 10

Salt

In the mixi jar first grind together pepper & jeera.

Then add fried gram, salt & fried gram.

Grind fine.

Add garlic, unpeeled.

Grind again.

Serve with hot rice & ghee ( or gingelly oil).

The same can be converted to a quick side dish for chappathi, the following way.

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a kadai.

Temper ½ tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp urad dhal & few curry leaves.

Add I chopped onion, 1 slit green chilli & 1 chopped tomato.

When they are fried well add 1 cup of water & salt ( very little only).

Add as much of the powder as the thickness required & simmer.

Before removing, add 1 tbsp fresh ( not at all sour) curds & chopped coriander leaves.