Andhra Style Paruppu Podi is rich in protein and is super spicy. It is one of those south Indian dishes which can be prepared and stored in a container for about 2 to 3 months.
Serve this Andhra Style Paruppu Podi with hot steamed rice with a dash of ghee or gingerly oil and Keerai Sambar for a perfect South Indian meal.
If you like this recipe, you can also try other Podi recipes such as
Cooks in 15 M
Total in 35 M
To begin making the Andhra Style Paruppu Podi, heat oil in a kadhai/wok & roast the red chillies for abaout 3-4 minutes.
When the chillies are roasted collect them in a plate.
In the same pan, add 1/2 teaspoon of oil & roast the dals - chana dal, urad dal, toor dal, moong dal and horse gram
on low flame until golden brown. When done, collect them in a plate.
Allow the ingredients to cool down completely. Grind salt, jaggery, red chillies, hing into fine powder in a grinder. Then add in the dals & grind them into coarse powder.
Andhra Style Paruppu Podi is ready to serve. Serve this Andhra Style Paruppu Podi with hot steamed rice with a dash of ghee or gingerly oil and Keerai Sambar for a perfect South Indian meal.