Pottukadalai podi/ Roasted Gram Powder:
Ingredients:
- Pottukadalai – 1 cup
- White sesame seeds/ vellai ellu – ¼ cup
- Dry red chili – 5 nos
- Asafetida – 1 tsp
- Tamarind pod – 1 inch
- Salt – to taste
Procedure:
- Dry roast the pottukadalai for about 2-3 mins and transfer it into a bowl
- Dry roast dry red chili for about 1-2 mins under medium flame and transfer it into a bowl
- ry roast the black sesame seeds under low flame, it will splutter immediately once you started roasting, so don’t be panic.
- Cool completely and grind it coarse fine along with some salt.
- Healthy and fiber rich” Pottukadalai Podi” is ready.
Rice Mixing Procedure:
- Heat a tblsp of gingelly oil, add 2 tblsp of pottukadalai Podi and fresh curry leaves, saute for a min and turn off the heat.
- Now add a cup of warm rice into the mixture and mix gently.
- Add salt if desired.
- Enjoy the healthy and tasty “Pottukadalai Podi Sadam/Rice” as it is or with some green vegetable poriyal.
Note:
- Store it in clean and dry glass/ air tight container for more shelf life
- You can keep this podi over the counter for more than 2 weeks.
- Always grind a small amount of podi varieties, so that you can enjoy the fresh taste and flavor.
- You can have this Pottukadalai podi anytime.
- Since, pottukadalai is a rich in protein, fiber, iron and fatty acids and very low in calorie. You can have this at any time.
- The dietary fiber prevents from constipation, as it promotes easy bowel movement. No need to worry, to give it to your lil ones.
