We use a lot of these “podis” (powders) to make our life easier in the kitchen. Sometimes life gets too busy and cooking will be the last thing in my mind and I am sure it is the case with you too. These “podis” are a life saver on those days, I should say. Just mix in some rice and ghee with this podi and there is a comforting meal ready. If you have another minute, microwave some papad to go with it.
Apart from that, you can use this podi to jazz up boring vegetables that do not have much flavor or if you want to add extra flavor. I am not completely new to lentil powder and I have used the plain powder in this snake gourd fry. But, the addition of chillies, cumin, etc. to the lentils made it even more interesting. This podi lasts for weeks if handled properly. Remember to keep it away from moisture. Off to the recipe. Recipe from here.
Pottukadalai Podi (Pappula Podi | Roasted Chickpea Powder)
Ingredients:
- pottukadalai - 1 cup - dalia
- red chillies - 4 - adjust to taste
- cumin seeds - 1 tbsp - jeeragam
- garlic - 2 cloves
- coconut - 1 tbsp - I used dry coconut
- salt - 1/2 tsp
Instructions:
Take all the ingredients in a blender and grind to a fine powder. Store in an airtight container.
1. You can mix this powder with rice and ghee.
2. You can add to dry vegetable curries after the vegetable is cooked. Just sprinkle a few tsp finally and simmer for 5 minutes.
1. You can mix this powder with rice and ghee.
2. You can add to dry vegetable curries after the vegetable is cooked. Just sprinkle a few tsp finally and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Pictorial
1. Ingredients at a glance.
2. Take all the ingredients in a coffee grinder or blender.
3. Blend to a powder. Store in an air tight container.
Podi ready. Store in an airtight container.
Enjoy!
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I have some chickpeas that I soaked and then roasted with some olive oil. Can I use these to make this powder?
Is it the garbanzo that you soaked and roasted? Sorry, I have not tried it and not sure if you can use it to make this.
This link explains more about how these roasted chickpeas are prepared.
http://www.nandyala.org/mahanandi/archives/2005/07/07/pappula-podi-spicy-roasted-chickpea-powder/
Excellent podi,love to add even in some stir fries.
Flavourfull powder!
What a useful powder! Saves so much time; I can think of quite a few ways to use something like this…