home made podis

When it comes to spices, there are few things as versatile or delicious as

 home made podis  Podis are essentially dry spice mixes, and they can be used in a variety of different dishes to add flavor and depth. 

*Kandi Podi : 

From the Interior Andhra Pradesh Districts such as East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna etc., Kandi Podi is almost a staple in homes in Andhra Pradesh. This roasted lentils powder (Dal Powder) is eaten after being mixed with steamed rice topped with some ghee or sesame oil.

It Tastes Spicy, Salty,Authentic and Kandi Podi annam is a great way to include a good dose of protein into a vegetarian diet. Typically, eaten as the first course, the first morsel of this powder mixed with rice constitutes what is called Modati Mudda, a term that literally means the first morsel.

It is made up of Toor dal, salt, red chili, sesame oil (little), garlic, cumin and tamarind.