This mix (podi) is used for making vatha kuzhambu. It is made with two kinds of dhal and other Indian spices. Don’t forget to checkout Kootu podi also.
The recipe for making vatha kuzhambu is also given below.
Kootu Podi
Difficulty: EasyThis podi (powder) gives a nice flavour and texture to Kootu. You can sprinkle little podi to your regular kootu before removing from stove.
Vatha Kuzhambu Podi
Course: Masala PowdersCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: EasyServings
20
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
5
minutesThis mix (podi) is used for making vatha kuzhambu. It is made with two kinds of dhal and other Indian spices.
Ingredients
Red Chilli – 1 cup
Coriander seeds – 1 cup
Thuvar Dhal – 1/4 cup
Bengal gram dhal – 1/4 cup
Urad dhal – 2 tablespoons
Black Pepper – 1 tablespoon
Jeera – 1 teaspoon
Fenugreek seeds – 1 teaspoon
Oil – Two or three teaspoons
Directions
- In a little oil, fry separately coriander seeds, red chillies, Bengal gram, thuvar dal, fenugreek seeds, pepper and jeera to a light golden colour.
- When cooled, grind all these ingredients to a fine powder.
- To make vatha kuzhambu
- Soak lemon size tamarind in water and extract the tamarind juice. Add enough water and make two cups of tamarind water.
- Add turmeric powder and a teaspoon of salt to the tamarind water and bring to boil.
- When it starts boiling, add one tablespoon vatha kuzhambu podi and allow to boil for few seconds.
- Season it with mustard, fenugreek and asafotida powder.