This powder can be incorporated into Sundal dishes. After preparing the sundal, sprinkle one or two teaspoons of this powder over it, mix well, and then top it off with some fresh coconut gratings. For more information on how to make Sundal, visit the link provided.
You can also enhance this dish by adding coconut gratings (lightly toasted or using copra) and grinding them together with the other ingredients. If you choose not to add coconut, the powder can be stored for an extended period of time. For another delicious variation, you can try this kootu podi recipe as well. Check it out here.
Kootu Podi
Difficulty: EasyDiscover the flavorful world of South Indian cuisine with Kootu Podi. This is a spice blend that elevates the taste of traditional lentil and vegetable dish, Kootu.
Sundal Podi
10
servings5
minutes10
minutesThis blend consists of red chilies, coriander seeds, Bengal gram dal, urad dal, pepper, and cumin.
Ingredients
Red Chilies – 5 to 6
Coriander Seeds – 1 tablespoon
Bengal Gram Dal – 1 tablespoon
Urad Dal – 1 tablespoon
Black Pepper – 1 teaspoon
Jeeragam (Cumin) – 1/2 teaspoon
Salt – 1/2 teaspoon or as per taste
Directions
- In a kadai, add the Bengal gram dal, urad dal, coriander seeds, and pepper. Dry roast them until they turn light brown.
- Then, add cumin and red chilies and fry for a few more seconds before removing from the kadai.
- Transfer the roasted ingredients to a plate to cool.
- Once cooled, place all the ingredients into a mixer jar, add salt, and grind them into a powder.
Smells good!!!
It is very good to get the flavour; Is it similar to or different from “Kandi Podi”, a Andhra dry chutney? If different , can please the recipe of Kandi Podi
Susant,
It is slightly different from Kandi Podi Please check under “Masala Powders” category where I have given the recipe as “Curry Powder”.
Hai mam,
I am very much interested in trying your recipes daily, can you tell mehow long will this powder can be kept & used whenever needed.
With regards,
Aarthijagan.
This can be kept for few weeks to a month. If you keep it for more time, it may lose it flavour.