Avarekalu Mixture(Hyacinth bean mixture)

Avarekalu Mixture is an winter snack of Karnataka, it is called as 'Kargalu' in kannada which means  deep fried beans. This snack is usually prepared around the time of Sankranti in karnataka. This can be stored in an air tight container for around 2 months. This snack is very addictive and will be an perfect combination with tea or coffee.

Ingredients: 1cup avarekalu
                    1/4cup groundnuts
                    1/4cup cashew nuts
                    1/4cup raisins
                    2tbsp garlic cloves
                    2tbsp curry leaves
                    1/4cup dry coconut chopped into thin slices
                    1tsp red chili powder
                    1/4tsp turmeric powder
                    1/2tsp asafoetida
                    oil for deep frying
                    salt to taste

Method: 1)soak avarekalu in water for 3-4 hours. peel their skin and spread it on a cloth to absorb its
                 moisture.
              2)heat oil in a pan for deep frying, add avarekalu and fry till it becomes crisp.
              3)one by one, add groundnuts, cashew nuts, raisins, garlic cloves, curry leaves, dry coconut
                 separately and fry till it turns golden brown. drain them on a tissue paper to remove  excess
                 oil.
              4)in a bowl mix together all the fried items, red chili powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida,  salt
                 and mix well.
              5)store it in an air tight container.