Multi Purpose Spice Powder/ Masala Powder/ Curry Powder
There are many variations of this spice powder/curry powder and not to mention different names Khara Pudi, Palya Pudi or even chutney Pudi that it can get confusing. So to avoid any confusion I am referring to this as multi purpose Spice Powder.
At home our pantry is usually stocked with different powders, but they are either store brought or the ones that we got from India courtesy of our parents. So it is rare that we make powders from scratch at home. But this one is an exception and the credit goes to DH for making this.
As the name suggests it can be used in many different ways, in dry sabjis, with plain rice and as accompaniment with idlis, dosas, rottis.
Spice Powder/ Curry Powder Recipe
Adapted from: Vah chef
Ingredients
- 7-10 red chillies ( I use Byadgi variety)
- 4 Tbsp Chana dal//kadale bele
- 4 Tbsp Urad dal/ uddina bele
- 1 Tbsp Coriander seeds/ dhaniya
- ¼ tsp Methi seeds
- 2 tsp Cumin seeds
- 2 tsp dried tamarind (cut into pieces)
- 2-3 garlic pods (peeled, crushed and chopped)
- Few curry leaves
- Asafetida a pinch
- 2 tsp Oil
- salt
Method
- Heat oil in a flat pan, and then add the red chillies. Lightly roast it.
- Next add chana daal and when it slightly browns, add the urad daal.
- After the urad daal is lightly browned, add the coriander seeds, methi seeds and cumin seeds and roast them.
- Add the tamarind, asafetida, curry leave and garlic pods.
- Let this cool and then grind it to a fine powder along with salt.
Store it in air tight container. This powder can be used while making dry sabjis/palya, rice, dosa, idlis.
This is a good one Supriya 🙂 loved it
A very helpful recipe! Thanks for sharing.
Looks like a must have in my pantry.
Such a droolworthy spice powder…awesome!
dear, what a lovely looking recipe. I would love to have it with me. As this is an adapted recipe, please feel free to enter it to my bookmarked recipe event. http://mharorajasthanrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/08/bookmarked-recipes-every-tuesday-event_31.html
Wow the podi looks awesome..i have bookmarked it..
Another kind of powder to do! my girls love podis with ghee and rice.
wow the powder looks spicy & picture r great …………..
Sounds totally new to me….bookmarked
very new n interesting podi ..thanks for sharing dear
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You should send this to the Back to Basics event – looks amazing! 🙂
My mom gave me palyada pudi and yes its so versatile. Recipe ge tumba thanks.
Totally multi purpose…Can you incorporate a LIKE gadget as in facebook here too???
Thank you all.
Priya, I will send it to the Bookmarked recipe event. Thanks for reminding me.
Miri thanks for reminding me to send this to Back to Basics event.
Lata ji, thank you. I will see if I can get a widget for the Like!!
I am going to make this for sure. I love mixing my own spice blends. I also love it when friends share their own blends that they like to use. This sounds wonderful! Thanks!
very nice picyure. usage of podi is great, you can use for so many things. will definitely try.