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Kandi Podi | Andhra Special Paruppu Podi

Ramya
Andhra Special Kandi Podi is spicy and delicious lentil gun powder recipe, with hot rice and ghee – this is bliss!
5 from 4 votes
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Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine South Indian
Servings 1 250 grams Bottle
Calories 579 kcal

MEASUREMENT

1 cup = 250ml, 1 tablespoon = 15ml, 1 teaspoon = 5ml

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Toor Dal
  • ½ cup Chana Dal
  • ¼ cup Urad Dal
  • ¼ cup Moong Dal
  • 1.5 teaspoon Cumin/Jeera Seeds
  • 10-15 Dried Red Chillies
  • 10-15 Garlic Pods
  • Salt as needed

Instructions
 

  • In a thick bottomed kadai/pan, dry roast each of the dals – Toor, Chana, Moong and Urad separately until golden brown.
  • In the same pan, dry roast red chillies and garlic pods (with skin) until they are fragrant.
  • Next roast jeera for a minute or two.
  • Let all these cool down completely. Blend into a smooth powder with salt as needed.
  • Store in an air tight container and use a dry spoon. Serve a spoonful of this with hot rice and ghee.

Notes

  • Instead of garlic pods, curry leaves can be used.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Kandi Podi | Andhra Special Paruppu Podi
Amount per Serving
Calories
579
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
67
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
812
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
 
108
g
36
%
Fiber
 
30
g
125
%
Sugar
 
15
g
17
%
Protein
 
35
g
70
%
Vitamin A
 
2217
IU
44
%
Vitamin C
 
329
mg
399
%
Calcium
 
205
mg
21
%
Iron
 
10
mg
56
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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