Thengai Podi | Coconut Spice Powder
Thengai Podi – a flavorful South Indian coconut spice powder that adds instant taste and aroma to rice, dosa, and idli. Easy homemade recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Grated Coconut
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- 3 tablespoon Urad Dal
- 3 tablespoon Chana Dal
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 8 Red Chillies
- Asafoetida a generous pinch
- Salt as needed
- Sugar a pinch
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan. Once hot, add mustard seeds. Once the mustard seeds splutter, add a generous pinch of asafoetida.
- Add red chillies and saute till the colour changes slightly.
- Add urad dal and chana dal. Roast them well on a low flame till the dals turn golden brown.
- Transfer these to a wide plate and let it cool down completely.
- To the same pan, add grated coconut. Add required amount of salt and saute on a low flame till the coconut becomes dry and turns slightly golden brown.
- Make sure you don't burn the coconut. Switch off and let the coconut cool down to room temperature.
- To a mixie jar, add the roasted dal and chillies. Grind to a coarse powder.
- Now, add the coconut, a pinch of sugar and grind again.
- Grind the mixture into a slightly coarse powder. Do not grind too fine; the coarse texture gives the best mouthfeel.
- Taste and add salt if needed. If adding salt, grind again briefly.
- Let the powder cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Delicious thengai Podi is now ready to be served.
- Your flavourful Thengai Podi is ready! Store it in a cool, dry place or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
Notes
Adjust red chillies to suit your taste. You can add more if you want a spicier podi.
Nutrition
Calories: 5kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.05gSodium: 0.3mgPotassium: 7mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.05mg
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