ATUKULA MIXTURE

INGREDIENTS

Atukulu – 1 cup

Pea nuts – 1/4 cup

Cashew nuts – 1/4 cup

Red chilli powder – 1tbsp

Curry leaves – 2 springs

Salt to taste

Oil for deep frying

METHOD

1. Heat some oil in a deep kadai.
2. When the oil is hot enough, add atukulu in small batches .
3. As and when they are puffed, remove the atukulu using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a colander.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 depending on your required quantity.
5. Add salt and red chilli powder to the fried atukulu and mix well.
6. Fry some cashew nuts, peanuts and curry leaves separately in the same oil.
7. Add the fried cashew nuts, peanuts and curry leaves to the atukulu.
8. Mix everything until it is well coated with the spices.
9. Store the mixture in a glass jar or air tight container.
10. The mixture stays good for about 10 to 15 days.