23 August 2013

KOOTU PODI / POWDER

This kootu podi is a saver during weekdays. Pressure cook veggies with dhal and add this spice powder and tadka .. kootu is done. Came across this recipe Few minute wonders and gave a try. This really gave nice flavour and thickness to the kootu.
What you need:
Uradh Dhal - 1 cup
Channa Dhal - 3/4 cup
Black Pepper - 2 tbsp 
Red Dry Chillies - 6 - 8 nos
Cumin Seeds - 2 tbsp
Asafoetida-a large pinch
Oil - 1 tsp

How to make:
Heat a pan add oil roast all the ingredients, allow to cool and powder coarsely then store in a bottle and use as per need.

Add 2 tsp of this spice powder to your kootu or more if needed.


16 comments:

  1. There is another simpler way that my daughter frequently resorts to.Just add idly or dosai molagapodi and you cannot tell the difference.

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  2. A very handy podi..perfect for busy weekday rush

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  3. kootu looks simply yummy dear :) very very flavorful podi :) loving it ..

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  4. Wow super useful podi... i have bookmarked it... love it...

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  5. Never heard abt kootu podi.. will try soon..

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  6. This is something new to me because never knew about using special powder for kootu

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  7. my kind of podi but adding it in kootu is new for me, will try soon...

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  8. Very handy and flavorful powder.

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  9. useful recipe n flavourful powder really

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  10. wow.. nice powder.. thxs for sharing...

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  11. A useful podi.. I just love making stir frys with them :)

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  12. Very usefull podi.Happy to follow u.

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