Palli Karam Podi | Verkadalai Podi | Spicy Andhra Peanut Powder

This spicy, versatile Andhra Peanut Powder called Palli Karam Podi in Telugu and Verkadalai Podi can be eaten with rice or then used to flavour vegetable stir-fries.

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If you want a super easy spice powder to flavour your vegetable stir-fries, then you must try this spicy, peanut powder from Andhra. You just need 4 ingredients to make it:

• peanuts
• spicy dried red chillies
• garlic (optional)
• salt

I have used this podi to flavour this string beans stir-fry we call Goru Chikkudu Vellulli Palli Podi Kura.

Some Points to Note

• The garlic in this powder is entire optional but I find that it makes it all the more delicious.
• In Andhra, the use of the very word Karam denotes that the dish is spicy. 🙂 You can reduce the number of chillies, if so required. I would say keep the number of chillies as the level of spiciness reduces when eaten with rice and/or vegetables.
• Always store this peanut powder in an air-tight container.

Recipes for Other Andhra Podis

• Kura Karam: Spicy Andhra Curry Powder for Stir-Fried Vegetables
• Nuvvula Podi | Roasted Sesame Powder from Andhra Pradesh
• Vepa Puvvu Podi | Veppam Poo Podi | Neem Flowers Chutney Powder

Some Other Recipes That Use Peanuts

• Palli Pachadi | Andhra Peanut Chutney for Rice
• Roasted Red Bell Pepper Chutney | Red Capsicum Pachadi With Peanuts
• Zirke: A Spicy, Garlicky Peanut and Sesame Gravy from Nashik

How to Make Palli Karam Podi or Verkadalai Podi

1. Over medium heat, dry roast 1/4 cup peanuts till they change colour and start to pop.
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2. Transfer the peanuts to a plate to cool.
3. Add 1 or 2 drops of oil to the pan, and add about 10 spicy, dried red chillies.
4. Stir-fry till the chillies changes colour and swell. 
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5. Transfer the red chillies to the plate to cool.
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6. To a grinder, add the roasted red chillies, 1/2 tsp salt, and 8 to 10 cloves of garlic.
7. Pulse the mix to a coarse powder.
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8. Now add the roasted peanuts and pulse to get a coarse powder.
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9. Store the Palli Karam Podi or Verkadalai Podi in an air-tight bottle.
10. Serving Suggestions
    1. Mix some of the peanut powder in hot, steamed rice topped with sesame oil, and enjoy.
    2. Serve as a side to Idli or Dosa.
    3. Use it to spice vegetable stir-fries like bhindi or string beans stir-fry.

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Recipe for Palli Karam Podi | Verkadalai Podi: The Spicy Andhra Peanut Powder

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Palli Karam Podi | Verkadalai Podi | Spicy Andhra Peanut Powder

Aruna

Called Palli Karam Podi in Telugu, this spicy Andhra Peanut Powder is eaten with rice or then used to flavour vegetable stir-fries. I also enjoy it with Jowar Bhakri, simple roti, or even dosa.

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Accompaniment, Podi, Side

Cuisine Andhra, Gluten Free, Indian, Telangana, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings 4 Servings

Calories 64 kcal

Equipment

• Wok
• Spoon
• Grinder
• Air-Tight Bottle

Ingredients

  

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• 1/4 Cup Peanuts
• 8 to 10 Dried Red Chillies (Spicy)
• 6 to 8 Garlic Cloves (Optional)
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1-2 Drops Oil

Instructions

 

• Over medium heat, dry roast 1/4 cup peanuts till they change colour and start to pop.
• Transfer the peanuts to a plate to cool.
• Add 1 or 2 drops of oil to the pan, and add about 10 spicy, dried red chillies.
• Stir-fry till the chillies changes colour and swell.
• Transfer the red chillies to the plate to cool.
• To a grinder, add the roasted red chillies, 1/2 tsp salt, and 8 to 10 cloves of garlic.
• Pulse the mix to a coarse powder.
• Now add the roasted peanuts and pulse to get a coarse powder.
• Store the Palli Karam Podi in an air-tight bottle.

Serving Suggestions

• Mix some of the peanut powder in hot, steamed rice topped with sesame oil, and enjoy.
• Serve as a side to Idli or Dosa.
• Use it to spice vegetable stir-fries like bhindi or string beans stir-fry.

Nutrition

Calories: 64 kcalCarbohydrates: 4 gProtein: 3 gFat: 5 gSaturated Fat: 1 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2 gMonounsaturated Fat: 2 gSodium: 294 mgPotassium: 105 mgFiber: 1 gSugar: 0.5 gVitamin A: 265 IUVitamin C: 2 mgCalcium: 18 mgIron: 0.5 mg

Keyword Palli Karam, Palli Karam Podi, Palli Podi, Peanut Powder, Verkadalai Podi, Verusenaga Podi

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