Bisibele Bath Powder

INGREDIENTS:
1 teaspoon Oil
11/2 tablespoons Urad dal
11/2 tablespoons Chana dal
3 tablespoons Coriander seeds
2 teaspoons Cumin seeds
1 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
2 teaspoons Fennel Seeds
2 small Green Cardamom
2 pieces 1 inch Cinnamon
3 or 4 Cloves
Little Mace
4 or 5 Kapok buds (haven't used)
2 strings Curry leaves (Optional)

10 Byadagi Red chilies
2 Kashmiri Red chilies (for colour)
3 Super hot Red chillies (or 5 Guntur Red chillies)

3 teaspoons Poppy seeds

PROCEDURE:
1. Starting from the oil, roast all the ingredients except poppy seeds.
2. Fry on low flame till they are aromatic. Lastly add poppy seeds too.
3. Once Chana dal starts turning brown, turn off the heat. When everything comes to room temperature, grind to powder.
4. Store in an airtight container. Use 3-4 tablespoons while making bisibele bath.

NOTES:
1. The original recipe is here - Cook with smile-Smitha Kalluraya
2. The amount of powder made above should last for making bisibele bath 3 to 4 times.