The Paruppu Podi Recipe - South Indian Spiced Dal Chutney Powder
The Paruppu Podi Recipe is a blend of roasted spices and lentils that is full of fresh flavors and aroma. Podis are very traditional to the south Indian cuisine and a homemade podi is always more delicious than store bought podi, as they are preservative free, less spicy with no adulterants added.
Ingredients
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1 cup Arhar dal (Split Toor Dal)
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1/4 cup Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)
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roasted
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6 Dry Red Chillies
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1 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns
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1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
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10 Curry leaves
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1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
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Salt
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to taste
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Paruppu Podi recipe, heat a heavy bottomed pan on medium heat and roast all the ingredients except roasted bengal gram dal and salt, till they turn golden brown color and aroma arises
Step 2
Once it is done, turn off the heat and transfer to a paper towel to cool completely
Step 3
Next blend all the ingredients for the Paruppu Podi including the roasted Bengal gram to a fine powder
Step 4
The Paruppu Podi is now ready to use
Step 5
Store it in an airtight container
Step 6
Serve this Paruppu Podi | Lentil Powder with hot white rice and ghee or gingelly oil and sutta appalam (roasted papad) on side
Step 7