Elevate Your Ghee-Chawal With These Delicious Podis To Sprinkle On Top

By Devi Poojari

August 21, 2023

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A yummy dry condiment to enjoy pairing with rice, podis are dry mixtures made with a variety of lentils, spices and aromatics for a boost of flavour and texture to your meal.

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ELLU PODI

This aromatic condiment made with toasted sesame seeds adds a nutty flavour to your rice and a crunchy bite.

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KARUVEPILLAI PODI

Made by dehydrating and crushing curry leaves into a coarse powder, this curry leaf podi is the most popular of all.

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MORINGA PODI

With a slightly vegetal flavour and a sour taste, the moringa podi is packed with nutritional value as well as taste.

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POONDU PODI

A delicious condiment made with garlic, spices and desiccated coconut, the garlic condiment can also be sprinkled over dosas and idlis.

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KOLLU PODI

Horse gram or kollu podi, is rich in iron and calcium, making it the perfect nutrition-taste ratio to include in your meals.

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KARAM PODI

As the name suggests, this spicy podi made with red chillies, urad dal and black peppercorns, is the one for all spice lovers.

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