why Kollu podi?
Many times for weekday work/ school lunch we need some quick lunch options. if you make and keep horse gram rice powder, you can prepare a variety rice in less than 5 minutes. Premix powder stays good for months at room temperature. It is also a tasty chutney powder for tiffin items
TIPS TO ROAST RED CHILLI
I would recommend roasting the red chilli along with other ingredients. Always roast the whole red chilli. if you remove the chilli cap, seeds might turn bitter while roasting. remove the cap just before grinding.
TAMARIND - TIPS TO NOTE
always deseed and remove the fiber. Make sure the tamarind pieces are in smaller sizes. A big piece won’t cook through.
SHELF LIFE OF kollu powder
Cool the podi completely then store it in an airtight container. You can store the premix at room temperature or in the fridge. Podi stays good for months. Always use a dry and clean spoon for longer shelf life
WILL THE kollu chutney PODI TASTES SPICY?
I used Andhra and Karnataka red chilli. it gives perfect spice and color to the Andhra -style horse gram powder. Adjust the red chillies according to your spice. My version of kollu podi is not spicy. It is a kids-friendly spice.
always roast in low flame
Initially heat the oil on medium flame. Always roast on low flame and avoid medium or high flame. Since we roast all the ingredients together it is important to spread well and roast on low flame.
Can I roast ingredients separately?
yes, if you are not comfortable roasting all ingredients together. Roast them separately
kollu both dals, red chilli, sesame seed garlic and other ingredients
PULSE THE PODI
I would recommend pulsing the podi a few times for the perfect grainy texture. Mix well after each pulse. after the podi turns to a coarse texture adds garlic; grind it to your desired texture.
VARIATION FOR GARLIC horse gram CHUTNEY POWDER
You can increase Pepper and reduce chilli spice Add curry leaves while roasting other ingredients coriander seeds can be roasted along with cumin and sesame seeds Skip garlic for no garlic podi I used a pre-seasoned cast iron pan. If you are using a regular pan increase the oil
PODI RECIPE COLLECTION
Ingredients
1/8 teaspoon oil 1/2 cup horse gram 2 tablespoon chana dal 3 Andhra red chilli 2 tablespoon urad dal 1 Karnataka red chilli 2 tablespoon sesame seeds 1/2 tablespoon cumin seeds Curry leaves few 1/2 teaspoon pepper 5 garlic small piece of tamarind 1 teaspoon asafoetida required salt
how to make Kollu idli podi with step-by-step pictures
first, add oil to a wide heavy bottomed pan and heat on medium flame
turn down to low flame
Furthermore add kollu; mix well and roast for 1 + 1/2 minute
Add chana dal and urad dal; mix well and roast for 1 minute
furthermore add red chilli and sesame seeds; mix well and roast for 1 + 1/2 minute
add pepper, and cumin seeds; mix well and roast for 1 minute
furthermore, add garlic and curry leaves; mix well and roast until kollu splutter and the dal turns golden brown
Add tamarind and asafoetida; mix well and turn off the stove
let it cool in the same pan. Pan heat is enough to roast other ingredients
Separate the garlic and transfer the rest to a mixie jar
Furthermore, add the required salt; pulse 5-6 times.mix well in between pulsing. Avoid grinding
Finally, add garlic grind 2-3 times or to your desired texture; mix well in between
cool completely then store in an airtight container
