Curry Leaves are widely used for seasoning in South Indian Cooking. Curry Leaves are rich in iron and is used in every day cooking. As kids won't eat curry leaves, I mix a pinch of this powder in their rice or dal before serving. Curry Leaves powder is a multi-purpose powder. It can be used to make Karuvepilai sadam, Podi Dosa. It can also be taken as a side dish to Idli and Dosa by mixing with ghee or gingelly oil. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Karuvepilai Podi | Curry Leaves Powder.
Tandoori Masala powder is prepared by freshly grounding Indian spices to use in tandoor or oven cooking. Different versions of tandoori masala powder exist based on region and cuisine. But this is my version of tandoori masala powder. Cumin seeds, coriander seeds, turmeric powder, nutmeg powder, garam masala items are used in preparation. Adding dry ginger and garlic is optional. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Tandoori Masala powder.
Whomever had lunch in Andhra mess would have tasted the lentil powder alias gun powder. I am not sure why it got the name gun powder. It is my hubby's favourite. He starts his lunch with this paruppu podi and ghee. It is also my kid's favourite and I used to prepare in small batches 15 days once. This paruppu podi can be taken as a side dish to rice along with ghee or sesame oil. Please check below for step wise instructions and pictures for paruppu podi - lentil powder.
How many of you love podi uthappam? This paruppu podi can be taken as a side dish to rice along with ghee or sesame oil. I prefer having this podi in Uthappam or dosa. I ahve also posted paruppu podi for rice. Please check below for step wise instructions and pictures for paruppu podi - lentil powder.
Uthappam | Uttapam is a south Indian Breakfast prepared from Dosa batter. It is a thick pancake, where the toppings are cooked along with Uthappam. We can compare this to pizza . The base is prepared from Rice and Urad dal. The toppings is your choice. This post explains the various toppings and their combinations that can be considered while making Uthappam.
