Mixed paruppu podi (Mixed Gram Powder)

Mixed Paruppu Podi is a special podi which contains almost all paruppu (Daal) varieties in our kitchen.See the ingedients  below and realize how healthy this podi is!!
Ingredients

• Thuvaram Paruppu (Red gram) -1 tbsp
• Uluththam Paruppu (Blackgram) - 1tbsp
• Kadalai Paruppu (Bengal gram) - 1 tbsp
• Nilakkadalai (Groundnut) - 1 tbsp
• Pottu kadalai -1 tbsp
• Segappu milagai (Redmirchi) - 6 nos
• Salt - to taste
• Oil -  little amount to fry

Note: to be done in low flame only
Procedure:
- Fry Thuvaram Paruppu,Uluththam paruppu,kadalai paruppu in oil and keep aside.
- Fry Segappu milagai  and Nilakkadalai in oil.
- Grind the fried items.
- Now add Pottukadalai ,salt and grind.
- After making into fine powder,mix well.
Mix with steamed rice and eat.

Pottu kadalai Podi

Pottu kadalai  (In Tamil language) seen in picture is a variety of Bengal gram. It is protein rich. Powdered Pottukadalai with sugar is a good snack. Pottukadalai Podi  is a famous Andhra variety known as Putnalu podi.

Ingredients:

• Pottu kadalai - 250 grams
• Thengai Thuruval (Grated Coconut) - 100 grams
• Segappu Milagai (Redmirchi) - 20 nos
  
• Seeragam (Cumin)-1 spoon
• Poondu (Garlic)-75 grams
• Salt -to taste
  

Note:  Frying any ingredients in flame is not required for this podi.
Procedure:
- Grind Pottu kadalai and Segappu milagai.
- Now add Seeragam,coconut and grind.
- Then add Poondu,Salt and powder well.
- Mix well and its ready.

Add the Pottu kadalai podi  with ghee or oil in steamed rice and eat.

Yellu podi/sesame Powder

Yellu (in tamil) so called Sesame seed is rich in iron,magnesium and vitamin K. Its oil is called as "nalla ennai" in tamil language meaning "Good healthy oil". In Ayurveda medicine, this Yellu plays a vital role in body massage.
Ingredients :

• Yellu (Sesame seed)-1 small cup
• Segappu milagai (Red mirchi)-8nos (according to our taste)
• Poondu (Garlic)-5 cloves
• Salt- to taste

Procedure:

Note: ( To be done in low flame only)
- Take a fry pan and add little oil.
- Fry Red mirchi and Yellu separately.
- Grind them to fine powder.
- Now add Garlic and salt and grind again.
- Transfer to a bowl ,mix well and store in air-tight container.
Mix Yellu podi with steamed rice and serve hot.
A good side-dish for idly.

Karuvepillai podi/Curry leaves powder:

Karuvepillai (Curry leaves) added in all south indian foods is best known medicine from the past. It also strengthens our hair on intake.Here are the ingredients for podi.
Ingredients

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• Fresh Karuvepillai (Curry leaves)-2 or 3 small cups
• Thuvaram paruppu (Red gram)-1 tbsp
• Uluththam paruppu (Black gram)-1 tbsp
• Kadalai paruppu (Bengal gram)-1 tbsp
• Seeragam (Cumin seed)-1 tea spoon
• Poondu (Garlic)-10 cloves
• Dhaniya (corinder seeds)-3 tbsp
• Puli (Tamarind)-1 very small lemon
• Segappu milagai (Red mirchi)-8 cloves
• Salt- to taste
• Oil-1 small cup

Procedure:

Note: To be done in low flame only.
- In a pan add a very little amount of oil and fry thuvaram paruppu,Uluththam paruppu,kadalai paruppu.keep aside.
- Fry dhaniya and seeragam in oil.
- Now fry red mirchi and fresh curry leaves in oil till it becomes crisp.
- Grind all the fried items to fine powder.
- Its time to add puli,salt,garlic and grind well.
- After grinding,transfer the powder in a bowl or plate..
- Boil a small cup of oil separately and add to the grinded powder.
- Mix well and store in air-tight container.
karuvepillai podi is taken with steamed rice along with gingelly oil or ghee.