Paruppu Podi
Bring a burst of South Indian flavor to your plate with Paruppu Podi, a versatile and aromatic lentil spice powder that's a staple in traditional Tamil cuisine. Made from a delightful blend of roasted toor dal and chana dal, curry leaves, spicy dry red chilies, and fragrant coriander seeds, this protein-packed condiment is both nourishing and flavorful. Infused with the warmth of black peppercorns and a hint of asafoetida, Paruppu Podi is the perfect companion to hot steamed rice drizzled with ghee or can be used as a seasoning for enhancing other dishes. With just 30 minutes of preparation and a shelf life of up to a month, this vegan, gluten-free spice mix is an easy, homemade alternative to store-bought powders. Simple, wholesome, and bursting with umami, Paruppu Podi is an absolute must-try for lovers of South Indian cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Toor dal (pigeon pea lentils)
- 0.25 cup Chana dal (split chickpeas)
- 0.5 cup Curry leaves
- 8 pieces Dry red chilies
- 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon Oil
Instructions
Heat a pan over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of oil.
Add the toor dal and chana dal to the pan and roast them until they become golden brown and aromatic. Stir continuously to avoid burning.
Remove the roasted lentils from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add the curry leaves and dry roast them until they become dry and crisp.
Add the dry red chilies to the pan and roast until they puff up and become crispy. Be careful not to burn them.
Add the black peppercorns, coriander seeds, and asafoetida to the pan, and roast for a minute until fragrant.
Turn off the heat and let all the roasted ingredients cool completely.
Once cooled, combine the roasted lentils, spices, and salt in a blender or spice grinder.
Blend to a fine powder. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your blender.
Store the paruppu podi in an airtight container. It can be stored at room temperature for up to a month.
Serve the paruppu podi with hot rice and a drizzle of ghee for a delicious meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
954 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.3 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2408 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.4 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.6 g | 156% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 55.4 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 3503 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
