1 1/2 cup Coconut (grated)4 tbsp Urad dal8 nos Red chilliesTamarind (About 3/4 size of lemon)1 pinch Asafoetida (Kayam)1 tsp Jaggery powder (Sharkara)3 tbsp Coconut oilSalt (As reqd) For preparing thengai podi - brahmin special, first fry urad dal and red chillies for a few minutes in coconut oil.Fry grated coconut separately in coconut oil till it becomes brown in color.Grind the 1st and 2nd step together by adding tamarind, powdered jaggery, salt and asafoetida.After grinding, mix it well.Thengai podi - brahmin special recipe is ready. Can be used as side dish with dosa, curd rice etc. Kerala