Paruppu Podi| Paruppu podi for Idli is an easy, gluten-free, vegan accompaniment to have along with rice, Idli or dosa. Let’s see how to make this spice powder.
What is Paruppu Podi?
Paruppu podi is a Lentil spice powder usually had along with rice, Idli/ Dosa. The lentil powder is mixed with oil or ghee to reduce the hotness of the spice powder.
In Indian cuisine, mostly South Indian cuisine, there are varieties of podi with little or much tweaking. There are garlic powder, coconut chutney powder, and many more. My mom used to make Idli podi but I never tried to make my own.
Recently when we went on a 3-day long trip with our family friends, one of our friends brought this paruppu podi to have along with rice. Everyone instantly liked it and as a food blogger, I started to bug her for the recipe. She is so sweet to share it. So this recipe is her contribution to my blog. Do you have any friend’s recipe? Do share the story in the comments. I like to read your story.
How to make Paruppu podi with Pottukadalai ( roasted gram dal)?
This ultimately easy podi has just a handful of ingredients.
- Lentil/ Toor dal
- Roasted gram dal/ Pottu kadalai
- Dry red chili
- Curry leaves
Just dry roast each ingredient separately and grind together finely with salt and asafoetida. That’s it. Serve smeared in oil or ghee along with rice or idli.
A short video to make paruppu podi
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How to store this podi?
Once you grind the podi, store it in a clean and dry airtight container. Always use dry and a clean spoon. You can store it in your pantry. It will stay good for months.
| You may also want to try Ellu Podi (Black sesame seeds spice powder) |
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Recipe for Lentil spice powder
Ingredients
Toor dal/ Lentil – ½ Cup
Roasted gram dal/ Pottukadalai – ½ Cup
Dry red chili – 4 (you can rise according to the spice level of chili)
Curry leaves – few
Asafoetida – ¼ tsp
Salt – as required
Method
- Dry roast toor dal for 3- 4 minutes or till a nice aroma arises in medium flame. Remove it on a plate.
- Then dry roast the roasted gram dal for 3 minutes on medium flame. Remove it on a plate.
- Do the same with dry red chili. Switch off the stove and add curry leaves in a hot pan. Let it roast in the heat.
- Once cooled down, take all roasted ingredients along with salt and asafoetida and grind finely in a blender.
- Transfer the powder to an airtight container. Store it at room temperature.
Notes
- Adjust dry red chili as per your spice preference. My chili was too spicy, so I used just 4.
- Check salt while grinding and adjust it.
Paruppu Podi for Idli/ Rice
Equipment
- Pan
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Toor dal
- 1/2 Cup Roasted gram dal
- 4 Dry Red Chili
- Salt As required
- Curry leaves few
- 1/4 Tsp Asafoetida
Instructions
- Dry roast toor dal for 3- 4 minutes or till nice aroma arises in medium flame. Remove it in a plate.
- Then dry roast the roasted gram dal for 3 minutes on medium flame. Remove it in a plate.
- Do the same with dry red chili. Switch off the stove and add curry leaves in hot pan. Let it roast in the heat.
- Once cooled down, take all roasted ingredients along with salt and asafoetida and grind finely in a blender.
- Transfer the powder to air tight container. Store it at room temperature
Video
Notes
- Adjust dry red chili as per your spice preference. My chili was too spicy,so I used just 4.
- Check salt while grinding and adjust it.
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Paruppu podi looks so inviting lathiya… This is a perfect for idli , even for plain dosa. So simple yet flavorful 🙂
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We also make different kinds of pudis (as we say in Kannada) and I love them all especially with hot rice and ghee. I will bookmark this pudi recipe as well to try it next time. Thanks for the simple recipe.
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I’ve never heard of anything like this, and I’m so interested in trying it out and adding it to rice for a dinner that’s really unique for my family. Thanks for sharing a bit of your culture!
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Few years ago podi was just one for me. Now I came to know the different varities of this and amazed. Your version with roasted gram dal and toor dal looks healthy and a must to include in daily diet.
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Paruppu podi is usually served along with oil, it tastes good. It is one of the essentials in south indian home. Thanks to your friend for sharing the recipe.
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Paruppu podi is such a healthy and tasty spice powder mix, it just adds so much flavor to the idlis.
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Your parippupodi pictures are lovely, loved the close up view, it is so inviting. Thankyou for including my sundal podi as well in the recipe collection.
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Wow!!! This is such a delicious podi. I love it n love the pictures too. I must try making it. Thanks.
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This is an easy recipe and I must say handy too… good to go with rice, idli, dosa, …I will bookmark this recipe.
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