How long does Kothamalli Podi take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kothamalli Podi serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Kothamalli Podi vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Kothamalli Podi spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Kothamalli Podi?

150 grams Coriander Leaves, 5 Dry Red Chilli, 3 tbsp Urad Dal (whole), 2 tbsp Chana Dal, 10 grams Tamarind, 1 tbsp White Sesame Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kothamalli Podi?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kothamalli Podi?

About 127 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kothamalli Podi

Name: Kothamalli Podi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 4 sprigs Curry leaves; 10 grams Tamarind; 1.25 tsp Salt; 3 tbsp Urad Dal (whole); 2 tbsp Chana Dal; 5 Dry Red Chilli; 150 grams Coriander Leaves; 1 tsp Sunflower Oil; 1 tbsp White Sesame Seeds; 5 cloves Garlic; 1 tsp Asafoetida

Also known as Coriander Powder · Veg · Dal, Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

Dal Chutneys, Podis & Pickles Vegan Low carb Dairy-free

Total25 min

Prep15 min

Cook10 min

Serves4

Per serving127 cal

Spicemedium

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Kothamalli podi is a coarse Tamil Nadu podi of fried coriander leaves, roasted dals, sesame and red chillies. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 25 minutes, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

13 items

Cooking for4 servings

Cumin1 tsp
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Curry leaves4 sprigs
Tamarind10 grams
Salt1.25 tsp
Urad Dal (whole)3 tbsp
Chana Dal2 tbsp
Dry Red Chilli5
Coriander Leaves150 grams
Sunflower Oil1 tsp
White Sesame Seeds1 tbsp
Garlic5 cloves
Asafoetida1 tsp

Contains: wheat, sesame.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	127kcal	508kcal
Protein	6.3g	25g
Carbohydrate	19g	75g
Fat	4.3g	17g
Fibre	6.4g	26g
Sugar	2.2g	8.8g

Cookd masalas for coriander leaves

Sambar Masala
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Sambar Masalafrom ₹35

Method

1
In a kadhai, pour oil and add the dals, sesame seeds, black pepper, chillies and garlic. Saute until the dals turn deep golden brown and aromatic.
Urad Dal (whole)Chana DalSunflower OilWhite Sesame Seeds
2
Add in all the other ingredients and saute until the coriander leaves are completely wilted and the mixture turns dry.
CuminBlack PeppercornsCurry leavesTamarindSaltDry Red ChilliCoriander LeavesGarlicAsafoetida
3
Let the mixture cool completely. This will make sure the mixture once blended does not turn into a paste. Once thoroughly cooled, add it into a mixer jar and blend it into a coarse powder. Transfer the podi into an airtight container and store upto 3 weeks in the refrigerator.

Before you start

How long does Kothamalli Podi take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kothamalli Podi serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kothamalli Podi vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kothamalli Podi spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Kothamalli Podi?: 150 grams Coriander Leaves, 5 Dry Red Chilli, 3 tbsp Urad Dal (whole), 2 tbsp Chana Dal, 10 grams Tamarind, 1 tbsp White Sesame Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kothamalli Podi?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kothamalli Podi?: About 127 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.