Nalla Karam Podi (Traditional Hyderabadi / Andhra Style Gun Powder

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Nalla Karam Podi (Traditional Hyderabadi / Andhra Style Gun Powder

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :1 Min

Cook Time : 3 Min

Total Time : 4 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 10
  • 1 tbsp. oil


  • 1 tsp. cumin seeds


  • 1/4 tsp. fenugreek seeds


  • 2 tbsp. urad dal


  • 8-10 dry red chilies


  • 1-2 sprigs curry leaves


  • 1/2 cup coriander seeds


  • 1 tbsp. sesame seeds


  • 5-6 garlic cloves


  • 2 tbsp. roasted chana dal


  • 1 tsp. tamarind paste


  • 1/4 tsp. salt or to taste

Directions

  • Heat oil in a pan and temper with cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds. Saute for a few seconds. Add rest of the ingredients (except tamarind paste and salt).
  • Stir fry for 2-3 minutes on a low flame. Set aside to cool. Then grind along with tamarind paste and salt.
  • Store in airtight container and relish as an accompaniment to idli, dosa, upma or any south Indian breakfast.