Andhra style Kandi podi - Tur dal powder

The kandi podi is an authentic Andhra recipe packed with full of proteins and fiber.  The kandi podi is a staple food in Andhra houses.  When Kandi podi is mixed with hot rice with a dollop of ghee, it taste awesome.  Let me first explain what is meaning of a PODI for all my non-south indian friends. A Podi is a dry chutney made from lentils and spices mixed.  It is generally used with hot rice or Dosa  Idli.  Any podi has finger licking taste. There are many varieties of Podis famous in Andhra Pradesh some of which are Chintaaku podi,  Karivepaku podi, Endu kobbari podi,  Nuvvula podi to name a few..

In this article we will see how to make Kandi Podi.. Kandi podi is prepared of dry roasted dals (lentils) with other spices to give a nice aromatic fragrance and delicious to eat with plain rice and ghee. this is another form of gunpowder make with tur dal and very famous in Andhra Pradesh. 

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 Cup Roasted Gram Dal
• 1/2 Cup Toor Dal
• 1 Cup Garlic , Peeled (Optional)
• 2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 10-12 Red Dry Chillies
• Salt
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder ( Optional)
• Few Curry Leaves

Method of making Kandi Podi:

• Dry Roast Roasted Gram Dal, Toor Dal, Curry Leaves, Red Chillies,  Garlic, Cumin Seeds Separately. Allow it cool for sometime.
• In a Mixer jar, mix everything . Add salt  and Turmeric Powder. Blend till Powder Form.
• Serve with Hot Rice and Pickle. Enjoy finger licking taste..

The garlic is only optional.  If you dont want garlic,  you need not add it.. The kandi podi can be stored for months.  It tastes excellent even if you dont use garlic...

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If you want to know more about making andhra style pachallu ( andhra style chutneys ), please visit my blog on Telugu Pachallu...

We can also make Kandi Pachadi using the tur dal.   to know more about making Kandi Pachadi, read my article on how to make Kandi Pachadi...