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Andhra Kandi Podi | Paruppu Podi | Gun Powder | Dal Powder
Aruna
Kandi Podi is a roasted dal powder from Andhra Pradesh. Mixed with rice topped with ghee or sesame oil, it is similar to Tamil Nadu's Paruppu Podi.
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Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Cooling Time
10
minutes
mins
Course
Accompaniments
Cuisine
Andhra, Indian, Tamil Nadu, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings
15
Servings
Calories
27
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
1/2
Cup
Kandi Pappu, Tuvar Dal or Pigeon Pea
(~100 gms)
1/4
Cup
Senaga Pappu, Chana Dal, or Bengal Gram
(~50 gms)
1
tsp
Jeelakarra, Jeera, or Cumin Seeds
(~3 gms)
4 to 5
Endu Mirapakaya, Lal Mirch, or Red Chillies
1/4
tsp
Inguva, Hing, or Asafoetida
Salt to Taste
Instructions
On medium flame, heat a heavy-bottomed wok or kadhai-(use an iron one, if possible).
Add the tuvar and chana dal and roast till they just start to change colour.
Add the cumin seeds and red chilli.
Dry roast the mix till the dals are well-roasted and golden brown.
Turn off the heat.
Add salt and asafoetida to the hot dals, and mix well.
Let the roasted ingredients cool to room temperature.
Grind the roasted ingredients to a powder. In Andhra, we keep the powder just a tad bit coarse.
Store in an air-tight bottle or jar.
Nutrition
Calories:
27
kcal
Carbohydrates:
5
g
Protein:
2
g
Fat:
1
g
Saturated Fat:
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
Sodium:
43
mg
Potassium:
5
mg
Fiber:
2
g
Sugar:
1
g
Vitamin A:
37
IU
Vitamin C:
1
mg
Calcium:
10
mg
Iron:
1
mg
Keyword
Dal Powder, Gun Powder, Kandi Podi, Paruppu Podi
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