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One of these days, when we were tired of making sabjis, and wanted to have something quick, I thought of making Andhra Style Paruppu Podi (mixed lentils spice powder).. While Molagapudi / Molagapodi (accompaniment to Idli / Dosa) is used with Idlis or Dosas , Karivepalai Podi ~ Curry leaf Spice Powder and Kandi Podi / Andhra Paruppu Podi tastes divine with plain steamed rice and a drop of sesame oil (for kids, you could use ghee / clarified butter).
I make this podi (spice powder) in small batches always , to ensure it stays fresh.. This is a very easy recipe and goes well with Steamed rice. and Idli / Dosa alike.
This is made in many many different ways in each household, depending on the spice / taste quotient. Some use only Toor Dal (Split Pigeon pea) , some Urad (split black gram) and Toor dal, but I do add a bit of Channa Dal (Bengal gram) for a variation. Addition of Garlic is optional, but that's the highlight of Andhra KAndi Podi
Ingredients:
Method:
1) In 1 teaspoon of oil, fry the lentils one by one till golden brown
2) Now add 1 teaspoon more and fry the red chillies till done (take care not to burn them).Cool completely
3) Now coarsely pulse the lentils in a spice grinder. Break the fried chillies and add them along with salt to the spice grinder. Pulse again to semi- coarse texture.
4) Cool and store in an airtight glass container.
5) Serve with hot rice and ghee / oil.
Hari Chandana P says
Woww... lovely podi.. looks really amazing and perfect.. thanks for sharing 🙂
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Vardhini says
Looks yummy. I make this too for those lazy days 🙂
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Torviewtoronto says
flavourful looking podi looks delicious
Aarthi says
this is awesome..
Kalyan Panja says
This one looks so easy to make and mouth-watering...delicious!
The Pumpkin Farm says
wow, similar to methkoot (maharashtrian) ,yummy with rice and ghee
Archana says
Looks lovely mouth watering colours.
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Indian Khana says
Love this and looks so yum
Harini says
the pictures are perfect for this lovely podi!!!
Lifewithspices says
this is one of my fav podi with rice.. good one..
Unknown says
wonderfully rich color - delicious looking!
Priya Suresh says
My fav anytime,full of flavours..
Pavani says
Love the bright yellow color of the podi. Looks yummy.
Unknown says
Lovely colour and easy preparation!!!!!
vaishali sabnani says
interesting podi...grt clicks.
jayasree says
I love this podi...In general, I have a weakness for podi and hot rice.
Unknown says
wonderful pictures...podi looks great!
KrithisKitchen says
I love paruppu podi.. simply yumm...
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Cool Lassi(e) says
Paruppu Podi looks amazing!
Desisoccermom says
Thank you for sending this delicious podi to my event. I usually buy it from the Indian store but I will try making it next time.
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