Andhra Style Karam Podi is a special podi which is made by roasting the lentils on low flame. This podi goes very well with Idli, dosa and even with rice by adding ghee. Karam podi is a little bit spicy but with full of flavours. I prepare this podi very often as it is very easy.
Course Spices
Keyword curry powder, gun powder, idli karam podi, idli podi, karam podi, south indian podi recipes, spices
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Author Sowji'sKitchen
Ingredients
1/2tbspCumin seeds/jeera
2tbspUrad dal
2tbspCoriander seeds
2tbspChanna dal
15Red chillies
Tamarinda small lemon size
Curry leaves a strand
Salt to taste
Instructions
Heat a fry pan, add cumin seeds, urad dal, coriander seeds and chana dal.
Roast lentils on low flame till it slightly changes colour. Keep aside.
In same pan, add tamarind, curry leaves and red chilies.
Dry roast for 2-3 min and transfer into a plate to cool down.
Add all the cooled ingredients into a mixer along with salt.
Transfer the podi into an airtight container and store it for up to 1-2 months.
Enjoy this tasty and delicious Andhra style Karam podi with your favorite idli or dosa.