Garlic Podi Recipe | Andhra Style Poondu Podi with detailed photo and video recipe. An easy and simple multi-purpose spice masala mix with an abundance use of garlic pods and a range of spices. It is an extension of the popular podi recipe with the goodness of garlic flavors in it. It can be a perfect choice as a side or accompaniment to rice, but can also be used as a topping for South Indian breakfasts like Idli & Dosa.
Garlic Podi Recipe | Andhra Style Poondu Podi with step-by-step photo and video recipe. Podi or South Indian spice mix is a popular spice-rich mix masala used for myriad reasons. It is traditionally made with a simple set of spices but can also be extended with a range of flavors for an additional kick. One such easy and simple podi recipe is garlic podi known for its strong flavor and also the additional health benefits it has to offer.
As I explained earlier, there are myriad ways a podi recipe can be prepared. Podi recipes are made with a simple set of cereals and spices which gives them a grainy coarse texture. However, the additional flavor makes it very special. For instance, adding curry leaves adds the fragrance of curry leaves making it super special. Similarly, this recipe post is dedicated to garlic-flavored podi most commonly known as Poondu Podi. The best part of this recipe is not just its garlic flavor, but also the health benefits due to the addition of garlic in it. It helps to lower the cholesterol and burns the fat, thus improving the health of the liver. Do try this recipe and I am sure it would be appreciated by everyone.
Furthermore, some more related and additional tips, suggestions, and variations to garlic podi or Poondu Podi. Firstly, use fresh and juicy garlic pods for this recipe. This would yield more flavors to the spice mix, making it more attractive and health-beneficial. Secondly, avoid using moisture while preparing this podi recipe. Otherwise, it may form lumps, and may not get the grainy and coarse texture. Lastly, store this spice mix in an airtight container for a long shelf life. In addition, try to keep it dry or refrigerate it for its freshness. It should easily last long for weeks if not months.
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Garlic Podi Recipe | Andhra Style Poondu Podi
Ingredients
- 5 tsp oil
- 1 cup garlic, crushed
- ½ cup chana dal
- ½ cup urad dal
- 2 tbsp toor dal
- 2 tbsp sesame
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 cup dry coconut, sliced
- 10 dried red chilli
- small piece tamarind
- 1 tbsp salt
- small piece jaggery
Instructions
- Firstly, heat 3 tsp oil and roast 1 cup garlic.
- Roast until the garlic turns golden brown and crispy.
- Once the garlic turns golden brown, keep aside.
- In the same pan take ½ cup chana dal, ½ cup urad dal, 2 tbsp toor dal and roast on low flame until the dal turns aromatic.
- Now add 2 tbsp sesame, 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tbsp coriander seeds and roast until the spices turn aromatic.
- Transfer to the plate and keep aside.
- In the pan heat 2 tsp oil, add 1 cup dry coconut, 10 dried red chilli and roast well.
- Fry until the coconut turns golden brown and the chilli are puffed up.
- Also, add a small piece of tamarind and roast well.
- Cool completely, and transfer to the mixer jar.
- Grind to fine powder.
- Now add roasted dal and grind to a coarse powder.
- Further add roasted garlic, 1 tbsp salt and a small piece of jaggery.
- Pulse and grind to coarse powder.
- Transfer the garlic chutney powder into the large box.
- Finally, enjoy Garlic Podi or Poddu Podi with hot steamed rice, idli or dosa.
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How to make Garlic Podi with step-by-step photos
- Firstly, heat 3 tsp oil and roast 1 cup garlic.
- Roast until the garlic turns golden brown and crispy.
- Once the garlic turns golden brown, keep aside.
- In the same pan take ½ cup chana dal, ½ cup urad dal, 2 tbsp toor dal and roast on low flame until the dal turns aromatic.
- Now add 2 tbsp sesame, 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tbsp coriander seeds and roast until the spices turn aromatic.
- Transfer to the plate and keep aside.
- In the pan heat 2 tsp oil, add 1 cup dry coconut, 10 dried red chilli and roast well.
- Fry until the coconut turns golden brown and the chilli are puffed up.
- Also, add a small piece of tamarind and roast well.
- Cool completely, and transfer to the mixer jar.
- Grind to fine powder.
- Now add roasted dal and grind to a coarse powder.
- Further add roasted garlic, 1 tbsp salt and a small piece of jaggery.
- Pulse and grind to coarse powder.
- Transfer the garlic chutney powder into the large box.
- Finally, enjoy Garlic Podi or Poddu Podi with hot steamed rice, idli or dosa.
Notes:
- Firstly, make sure to roast the garlic until it turns golden and crispy.
- Also, adding dal is optional. However, dal makes podi tasty and nutritious.
- Additionally, you can also add curry leaves and hing for a rich flavour.
- Finally, Garlic Podi or Ponddu Podi Recipe stays good for 1 month in an airtight container.