Gun Powder
Gun Powder is widely used in South India as an accompaniment with Dosa / Idli.
Ingredients
Urad dal – 1 Small cup
Channa dal – 2 handfuls
mustard seeds – 1/2 tea spoon
Fenugreek seeds – 1/2 tea spoon
Red Chili – Approximately 20 (varies with spice level required)
asafoetida – 1 small piece
Curry leaves – 10
Salt to taste
Oil (Preferred coconut oil) – 1 table spoon
Method of Preparation
Heat oil in a pan and fry asafoetida piece till golden brown/ fit for powdering.
Add rest of the ingredients in the oil and fry till the dals turn golden brown.
Allow it to cool and powder in a mixie jar. Consistency of the powder would depend on individual preference. Some people prefer it to 
be coarsely ground and some prefer it finely ground.
Your Gun Powder is ready!
Mix it with oil of your preference or ghee and your dip is ready.
Note:
Oil used for making the gun powder dip can be coconut or gingely or even refined oil depending on the taste. But this powder is known to go well with gingely oil. One can also use ghee instead of oil.
