Since I have already explained about the handy lentil powder in this post , I will not go into that again. Suffice to say that I always keep this powder in stock in either of its versions since I like the thought of having some back up plan in case I am unable to get anything ready for dinner.Although I always manage to get something ready for dinner, the very thought of having some kind of fall back plan gives me satisfaction especially on those days when I get late in getting dinner started.
This version of the lentil powder is different from the earlier version of the powder I posted on this site and differs subtly in taste since it has more ingredients and the curry leaves in this powder imparts a wonderful aroma to this powder and enhances the taste and flavor of this powder. This one is another one of my mother in laws recipes that she gave me and has become a regular in my kitchen since.
Ingredients and Method to Make Lentil powder (Parappu Podi) Version 2
1 cup Split red gram lentil (also known as split pigeon peas / tur dhal )
1/4 cup split yellow chick pea ( chana dhal )
1/4 cup split moong bean (moong dhal )
20 large curry leaves
5 dry red chillies (or about 3 if you have very spicy red chillies)
2 tsp whole black pepper (or 3 tsp of whole black pepper if you want more heat)
1 1/2 tsp salt
Dry roast each of the above ingredients separately except the salt. The lentils need to be roasted until they turn reddish and are exuding an aroma.
The curry leaves need to be roasted for a few seconds until it turns dry.The black pepper and red chillies until it changes color.
Cool all of these ingredients and powder in a blender/ spice grinder until fine.
Add salt and give it another turn in the blender/ spice grinder until the salt mixes well with the powder
Keep stored in an airtight container for months and use as required.
Notes
When serving the powder needs to be mixed with hot rice and served with a few drops of ghee (clarified butter) or sesame oil on top. About one teaspoon of this lentil powder will be required for about 3/4 cup of cooked rice or more or less depending on your taste and how much heat you would want.. Serve with any curry and appalams/ pappadums on side to make a complete meal.
This lentil powder (Parappu podi) is off to the Colors of Taste: Powders- Podi as an accompaniment event being hosted by Smitha
41 comments :
Love it with yogurt rice. My mother makes a similar one, will post later. Looks good! :)
healthy choice..lovely
Looks good Usha..As Asha said it must be good with yogurt rice :)....good one. I will try to make it.
Great with rice & ghee... I make paruppu podi differently using dalia. Must try your version sometime.
thats very authentic..
Podi looks lovely Usha...i end up eating more idlis/dosas...i just love them.
I've never used lentil powder before. It sounds great.
Podi looks yumm.
Love the pic too.
Hot rice and dollop of ghee, We are set for dinner or lunch! Tasty one!
OMG!! have i already told you that i love this...podi, ghee and hot rice is enough to make me happy for lunch :)
powder looks yumm..I love these kind of podis!!thanks for the recipe..wil give a try sometime!!
Nice recipe. Reminds me of mom's cooking:). My mother roasts some raw rice as well, to make this podi
I make a similar version of podi. Can't imagine cooking without them.
LIke your recipe too..
Powder looks yummy.. looks delicious..
Podi sadam with nalla ennai... yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe Usha. Now I can prepare by my own... need not carry the podi from India ;)
You said it Usha, I feel I have a handicap if I don't have a stash of podi. It is a great side for pretty much anything.
Podi looks delicious...I love to sprinkle this over my hot dosas...
Usha..gime some of this with some hot Dosa's..:D
My fav podi..love to have with hot steaming rice with ghee, heaven na!!!
Podi is what we eat atleast thrice a week with rice.. I never tried making them at home. I get the podi varieties from india or buy them from the local stores.... Now seeing your podi, it tempts me so much that i'm going to make it soon!
simple and yet so comforting with a bowl of rice and ghee... nice pic.
Something new for me. Thanks for sharing Usha.
yummy podi... with ghee , rice and maybe chips... am in heaven just imagining :)
Very authentic and nice back up..Perfect with hot rice and ghee..
yay i have heard of this. my sis makes it :)
good to know how its made coz she jut used market mix ;)
I like to keep Paruppu podi handy also, if Iam lazy to cook, I have paruppu podi and gingelly oil mixed with rice.Yum!!! Yum!!!!. I make Molagapodi just like you and its a hit with all my friends here in Singapore.
I love paruppu podi, but it was strangely never made at my house. I tasted it at my friend's house and I've been hooked ever since :)
I love all kinds of podis for that matter :D
I like paruppu podi ...never made yet though....soon going to try this...thanks for sharing
I love podi sadam with lemon pickle and appalam :-)
i never had lentil powder with rice..nice idea
some of my friends used to bring it in the hostel reviving old memories, yummy podi!
Sounds like a perfect solution for a quick and healthy meal.
Thanks! I have added this to my recipe of powders :)
I love paruppu podi with hot rice and ghee! Picture reminds me of my mom's!! Great one Usha!
my kids Love Podi. Thaks for sharing.
wuuls love this with hot dosas
Podi looks yummy...goes well with rice, mango pickle and ghee...
Hi Usha
Something new for me. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great weekend x
Parruppu podi looks great..i too have recently posted parruppu podi in my blog..Never tried adding curry leaves to it..This sounds good..Will give it a try :)
And by the way,thanks for visiting me..I will keep in touch..There is so much to learn from you:)
This podi sounds wonderful Usha, adding curry leaves to podis is new to me.... I should your version soon...
New to me Usha..But interesting..and superb click
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