Vangibath - Bisibelebath powder

When I was in U.S, I used to prepare Vangibath with store bought Vangibath masala. Even though it used to be tasty, I always felt something is missing. This weekend I got a chance to note down the process of preparing traditional bath powder (the same powder can be used for Vangibath or Bisibelebath with little modifications). Lets start...

Ingredients:

Coriander Seeds

Urad dal

Chana dal

Cinnamon sticks, Black stone flower - dagadfool (dagadful) & Marati Moggu

Cumin seeds & Methi seeds

Hing (Asafoetida)

Dry coconut

Curry Leaves

Steps

1. Add little oil in a frying pan and fry hing, zeera and Methi seeds for 3-4 mins and keep it aside.
2. Add little oil and fry Urad dal, Chana Dal, Cinnamon sticks, Black stone flower and Marati moggu for around 5-10 mins and keep it aside.
3. Add little oil and fry Coriander seeds and curry leaves for 5 mins and keep it aside.
4. Fry dry coconut (without oil) for 5 mins and keep it aside.
5. Now grind all the ingredients and Coconut separately. Mix them and then grind it again.

This masala can be used directly for Bisibelebath with out any additions. However for Vangibath, you need to add crushed cloves while preparing Vangibath along with this masala.