DHAADU - Kochi GSB Konkani Snack.

Dhaadu is an age old Konkani style healthy and delicious snack made with a ground mixture of Kerala Red Rice, Ragi [Finger Millet], Chana dal, Pepper corn, Cumin seeds, white Sesame seeds, dry Red chilies, Hing powder and Salt. Dhaadu  powder is usually served with Coconut oil.

The following ingredients are needed to prepare Dhaadu.

Ingredients:-

1).Kerala Red Rice. -1cup
2).Chana dal.                 -1/2cup
3).Ragi / Finger Millet.  -3/4 cup
4).White Sesame seeds. -1/2tsp
5).Cumin seeds.             -1/2tsp
6).Pepper Corn.              -1tsp
7).Dry Red chillies.        - 4
8).Salt.                            - to taste
9).Hing powder.              - 1/2tsp
9).Coconut oil.                 - as needed.

Instructions:-

In a pan dry roast Kerala Red Rice, Chana dal, Ragi, white Sesame seeds, Cumim seeds, Pepper corn and dry Red chillies seperately on low flame till nice aroma comes and keep aside the roasted ingredients to cool.

Method:-

Grind all the roasted ingredients along with Hing powder and required Salt to a fine powder.

Transfer the ground Dhaadu powder in an airtight, clean and dry glass bottle.

A very tasty Dhaadu powder is ready to serve with Coconut oil .