Puliyodarai Powder
- 20 min
- medium
- Serves 12
Puliyodarai powder of roasted coriander seeds, chana dal, urad dal, sesame and red chilli for tamarind rice. Medium-spicy, serves 12, about 20 minutes.
Good for: Lunchbox
Ingredients
Coriander Seeds21 grams
Chana Dal2 tbsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tbsp
White Sesame Seeds1 tbsp
Dry Red Chilli, De-stemmed8 grams
Black Peppercorns2 grams
Cumin2 grams
Fenugreek Seeds1.5 grams
Curry leaves4 grams
Asafoetida¼ tsp
Salt½ tsp
Contains: wheat, sesame.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 12 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 12 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 25kcal | 300kcal |
| Protein | 1.2g | 14g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.7g | 44g |
| Fat | 1g | 12g |
| Fibre | 1.7g | 20g |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 1.2g |
Method
Get ready in 5 minutes. Remove the stems from the dry red chillies. Rinse the curry leaves and wipe them completely dry. Measure the remaining ingredients separately.
Heat a dry kadai on low flame. Add the coriander seeds, chana dal, urad dal and sesame seeds. Roast for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often, until the dals turn light golden and the seeds smell roasted.
Add the dry red chillies, peppercorns, cumin and fenugreek seeds. Roast on low flame for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring continuously, until the chillies become crisp and the fenugreek smells roasted without turning dark.
Add the curry leaves and asafoetida. Roast on low flame for 3 to 4 minutes until the curry leaves become fully crisp and no moisture remains.
Switch off the flame and spread the roasted mixture on a plate. Cool it completely for 10 minutes. Add the salt and grind in a mixie to a slightly coarse powder.
Spread the ground powder on a plate and cool it for 10 minutes until it reaches room temperature. Store it in a clean, dry airtight jar. Use a dry spoon and keep it at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.
Before you start
- How long does Puliyodarai Powder take?
- 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Puliyodarai Powder serve?
- 12. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Puliyodarai Powder vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Puliyodarai Powder 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 Puliyodarai Powder?
- 21 grams Coriander Seeds, 8 grams Dry Red Chilli, 2 grams Black Peppercorns, 2 grams Cumin, 1.5 grams Fenugreek Seeds, 4 grams Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Puliyodarai Powder?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Puliyodarai Powder?
- About 25 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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