Next time you are in the mood to make some kootu try adding this podia/powder in the end. Saraswathi Viswanthan's recipe and try adding a powder to the kootu mix
Grind it to a fine or a little coarse powder. The regular tambrahm podi, and my innovation podi,with coriander seeds, little tamarind and chia/flax seeds are a must
Sambar Powder/ Sambar Podi. Allow to cool and grind in mixer to a fine powder. While preparing Sambar add one tsp of this Sambar powder to the boiling Sambar mixture
Even I have posted the mangai murungai kathiri sambar which is prepared with out sambar powder. I normally do not use Sambar powder for my sambar or curries
Murungai Keerai known as Drumstick Leaves is a rich source of Iron and Vitamin A and I try to include it whenever I could get hold of it which is very rare though
Ellu podi (Sesame powder) is one such masala. It is a quick and easy recipe to make and once we have this powder in hand, we can make this rice in a jiffy
I used store bought coconut powder to prepare it and it tasted real good. Chutney podi using coconut is something I have never tried or I should say that Idli podi is the only one I have ever done
It is always a good idea to keep pinned certain measurements for spice powders in the kitchen cabinets as ready reckon-er instead of searching for the recipe books or browsing around the net
Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp. Coming from a South Indian background, podi’s are a must have in the kitchen. In the meantime, dry roast all the ingredients mentioned above and then grind it into a powder once they cool down
- Readymade Powder Recipes. - ------------------. Grind it to a coarse powder. Garlic Paruppu Podi makes a wonderful dish when accompanied with a dollop of ghee and steamed rice
Milagai Podi or Gun Powder is an easy South Indian spiced powder, which when served by mixing it with gingely oil or ghee, gives a tongue-tickling spicy taste to the awesome Idly or Dosa
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