How to Make Dosa Podi with Garlic - A Step-by-Step Guide

Dosa Podi with Garlic is a delicious and aromatic dry chutney powder that pairs perfectly with dosas, idlis, and other South Indian breakfast dishes. This traditional recipe hails from the southern region of India, where it is a staple in many households. The combination of roasted lentils, spices, and garlic gives this podi a rich and complex flavor that will elevate any meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • ¼ cup split Bengal gram (chana dal)
  • 8 dried red chile peppers
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup fresh curry leaves
  • ¼ cup coriander seeds
  • 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 cup

  • Heat the oil in a shallow skillet over medium heat; fry the chana dal in the hot oil for about 5 minutes. Stir the red chile peppers, garlic, curry leaves, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds into the dal and continue cooking until the spices are roasted and fragrant, about 3 minutes more. Spread the mixture onto some newspaper to cool to room temperature; grind into a find powder. Season with salt. The powder will keep in an airtight container on the shelf for a few months.
  • Nutrition

    56 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 5mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 61mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 139mg