what is Angaya podi?
Angaya podi is a traditional pathiya samayal recipe prepared with manathakali vathal, sundakkai vathal and vepampoo. It is also good for digestion.
should I roast all the ingredients together?
no, you can roast ingredients separately in fact that’s the traditional way of preparing Angaya podi. To save time I have roasted ingredients together.
how to roast the ingredients separately?
First roast vepampoo separately then roast both the vathal and finally roast the rest of the ingredients.
can I roast in high flame?
always make sure ingredients are roasted on low- medium flame. Avoid high flame as everything might burn.
Can I skip curry leaves?
yes, curry leaves are optional. You can skip according to your taste
Is thippli a must for the podi?
no, you can skip according to your availability. I got long pepper from amazon.com
tips to make best angaya podi
make sure the ingredients are roasted in low- medium flame Always roast till vathal crushes into pieces and all other ingredients are golden brown Avoid high flame cool the roasted ingredients then grind if you are planning to make a big batch skip oil for longer shelf life serve podi with sesame oil/ ghee podi stays good for a month at room temperature
Podi recipes
Pathiya samayal recipes
ingredients
1 + 1/2 tablespoon sundakkai vathal 2 tbsp manathakkali vathal 1 tablespoon vepampoo 1/2 tablespoon coriander seeds 1/4 teaspoon omam | carom seeds 1 arisi thippili 3/4 teaspoon pepper 1 kandathippili 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds Fenugreek seeds few required salt 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
how to make Angaya podi with step-by-step pictures
Add oil to a pan and heat on medium flame flame
when oil turns hot add both vathal; mix well and roast
vathal starts to change color, add curry leaves and saute for 30 seconds
Furthermore, add vepampoo, fenugreek seeds, arisi thippili, kandathippili, coriander seeds, ajwain, pepper, and roast till they turn aromatic
Furthermore, add cumin seeds; mix well and roast till everything gets roasted
turn off the stove and add ginger powder
trasnfer and let it cool
add the required salt and grind the powder. Serve with sesame oil or ghee
