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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

KARAMUDHU PODI / SAAMAN PODI (IYENGAR CURRY POWDER)


INGREDIENTS:

 Coriander seeds - 1 cup
Gram dhal - 2 tablespoons
Urad dhal - 2 tablespoons
Dry red chillies - 4 or 5

 METHOD:

 Dry roast all ingredients till golden brown. Dry grind coarsely and store in an air-tight container. 

 NOTE: This powder is used for making saaman podi (podi idicha) karamudhu (curry) varieties, in addition to the regular curry powder, to enhance the flavour and taste. Tastes good for curries made with brinjal, capsicum and raw banana.
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19 comments :

  1. AkilaWednesday, October 24, 2012

    Very traditional...

    Event: Dish name starts with P

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  2. UnknownThursday, October 25, 2012

    very helpful post!!!
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  3. AmeliaThursday, October 25, 2012

    Hi Shanthi, thank you for sharing the curry powder recipe. It look good.

    Have a nice week ahead,regards.

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  4. Vidya ChandrahasThursday, October 25, 2012

    Perfect curry powder...love it

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  5. divyaThursday, October 25, 2012

    traditional...

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  6. radhaThursday, October 25, 2012

    Like this. I can imagine how good the curries would taste with freshly ground powder. Bookmarking it.

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  7. JingalalaThursday, October 25, 2012

    Shanti,
    I am getting impressed looking at your blog. SO MUCH of recipes with perfect labeling! I would like to try few Jain recipes from your blog. Will notify you before I post them.

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  8. AnonymousThursday, October 25, 2012

    What would we do without all these curry powders, amazing!

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  9. GEETHA ACHALThursday, October 25, 2012

    Yummy and perfect powder...Good combination to veggies...

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  10. Priya SureshThursday, October 25, 2012

    Definitely a must in my pantry too,love this podi.

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  11. UnknownThursday, October 25, 2012

    Very traditional & flavorful powder..

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  12. JulieThursday, October 25, 2012

    flavorful podi :)
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  13. AnonymousThursday, October 25, 2012

    Hello Maami
    Thanks for posting this !

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  14. VeenaFriday, October 26, 2012

    hello, i love how u publish many iyengar recipes. I am iyengar myself and can so relate to the recipes. My mom taught me karamudhu podi and I use it in sambar too if I don't hv time for fresh arachu vitta sambar. pls do visit my space www.tastefullyveggie.blogspot.com. Amm adding u to list of blogs i visit :)

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  15. UnknownFriday, October 26, 2012

    bookmarked it :)

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  16. UnknownFriday, October 26, 2012

    Thanks for stopping by my space and leaving a comment. Such a nice blog you have maintained. Good work. From now on I am following you. I guess this podi is packed with flavours. will definitely try this one.

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  17. LakshmiSaturday, October 27, 2012

    Loved the name :) , love your Iyengar recipes

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  18. VijiskitchencreationsSunday, October 28, 2012

    i willl make this podi. It is very useful too.

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  19. Love2cook MalaysiaSunday, October 28, 2012

    WOW, I've bookmarked it too! Thanks for sharing :)

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