SUNDAL PODI - SPICE POWDER FOR SUNDAL

     Sundal Podi or Spice Powder for making Sundal becomes a quintessential ingredient in Pantry during Navratri.  All 9 days with different varieties of Sundal, readily prepared Sundal Podi comes out to be handy for the Season.  Sundal Podi is a wonderful combination of dry-roasted spices which instantly enhances the taste and flavour of Savoury Sundals.  This Sundal Podi can also be used while cooking South Indian style Vegetable stir-fries/Poriyals.
     Any South Indian Pantry would be incomplete without Spice Powders or Podi Varieties.  As simple as it is, the list is quite long and versatile.  This Sundal Podi finds a special place in South Indian households and every kitchen has a version of their own to name their style & to mark their taste and preference.  Readymade spice powder makes the work simple and less time-consuming.  Get this Sundal Podi ready and you can get your Sundal recipes ready within minutes.


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Cuisine - South Indian
Recipe Type - Spice Powder
Spice Level - Medium-High
Difficulty - Easy
Yields - 1/2 Cup(Approximately)
Author - SM

Preparation Time - 5-10 Minutes
Cooking & Grinding - 15-20 Minutes


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HOW TO COOK SUNDAL PODI - SPICE POWDER FOR SUNDAL

SUNDAL PODI - SPICE POWDER FOR SUNDAL

INGREDIENTS :

Bengal Gram Dhal/Chana Dhal - 2 Tbspn
Black Gram Dhal/Urad Dhal - 2 Tbspn
Dry Red Chillies - 4-5 Nos.
Coriander Seeds - 1/4 Cup
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 Tspn
Salt - To Taste

METHOD :

• Dry roast the Dry Red Chillies on a low flame until it pops and fluffs up and become hot.
• Add Coriander Seeds to the above and roast until the raw flavour goes and it turns totally hot and fragrant.
• Add Bengal Gram Dhal/Chana Dhal & Black Gram Dhal/Urad Dhal and roast until the Dhals changes into golden brown in colour.
• Switch off the flame and add Turmeric Powder into it and mix well.
• Allow it to cool.
• Add Salt & Grind the roasted ingredients to a fine powder using a mixer or a coffee grinder. 
• Allow the Sundal Podi/Spice Powder for Sundal to cool off completely before storing them.

NOTES :

• Can dry the ingredients in sun before preparing Sundal Podi.
• Care should be taken not to burn the ingredients.  It would totally spoil the taste of the Sundal Podi.
• Roast all the ingredients on a low flame.
• Freshly roasted ingredients yield flavourful Sundals.  So usually make a small batch.
• Store the Sundal Podi in an air-tight container in a dry place.
• Do not use a wet spoon or wet hand while using the powder.
• Add Cumin seeds and Peppercorns and give a quick stir.
• Adding salt to the Sundal Podi is purely optional.
• Adjust the number of Red Chillies to suit your spice level.
• Can also add Cumin seeds and Peppercorns.
• If using the above spices, dry roast it along with the above-given ingredients.