Podi

Moringa (Drumstick) plant is often referred to as miracle moringa given the gamut of health benefits it has to offer. This Moringa leaf podi will be a delicious and healthy addition to your everyday diet.

Balekai podi or banana podi are deep-fried fritters from the streets of Mangalore that you just won't be able to resist!

Podi is generally eaten with ghee and rice or akki roti. It is also used in dosas and idlis. Some even use this chutney in upma for adding an extra flavour to it.

We have given the classic ghee rice a twist in this recipe by adding podi masala to it. Make this comforting recipe today.

Anushka Sharma posted a drool-worthy picture of Podi dosa on Instagram Stories.

Also known as molagapudi or milagadi podi, this powder is a mix of ground spices, coconut, chickpeas and roasted lentils that is served with idli. Gunpowder can also served with dosas, uttapams etc.

Idli powder is widely available in supermarkets across India but it doesn't take too much effort to make your own powder at home

This dal powder is standard fare at many Andhra restaurants like Nagarjuna in Bengaluru or Amaravati in Chennai and is always available in homes across Andhra.

Today, I devour having gunpowder/chutney podi/pudi with hot rice and dosas, along with a generous pour of ghee of course.

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