This spicy, nutty powder (podi) combines roasted peanuts, garlic, and red chillies into a flavorful condiment. It's quick to make and adds a punch of flavor to South Indian dishes like idli and dosa. Perfect for spice lovers who want a homemade condiment that stores well.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: South Indian
Keyword: peanut
Ingredients
5tbspPeanutsRoasted
20Garlic Cloves
10Red Chillies
4tbspCoconutgrated
Asafoetidaa pinch
3tspOil
Saltas per taste
Instructions
Heat a pan under medium flame.
Add oil and roast the red chillies , peanuts until the chillies turn crisp.
Add the grated coconut, asafoetida and cook till a nice aroma.
Remove from flame and cool down.
Add salt and grind them coarsely.
Add the garlic cloves with the skin and just run the blender for one or two times.
Do not grind it smooth.
Serve with idli or dosa with a little bit of oil or ghee.