I love making my own spice powders, simply because it's unadulterated and flavorful and easy!! Here is the simple and easy method by which I make my pepper powder.
Homemade Pepper Powder
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Showing posts with label Podi | Masalas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Podi | Masalas. Show all posts
8 Jan 2019
12 Apr 2018
Homemade Turmeric Powder
I think most South Indian's make their own turmeric powder, my parents always make a huge batch of turmeric powder and gives me some too. Some store bought turmeric powders have colors added to it so my parents always make their own. Since they make a large batch, they grind the turmeric in the local mill. But sometimes I find that the guy at the mill grinds the turmeric after he grinds red chillies thereby making the turmeric little spicy. So I make a small batch of turmeric powder at home and use it to make turmeric milk for kids or some other drinks using turmeric for digestion.
Turmeric is a spice which gives yellow color to the food and is used widely in Indian cuisine. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and it's a strong anti-oxidant. No Indian dish is complete without the addition of this turmeric! Especially in South India, we use turmeric in almost everything we cook!
Turmeric is a spice which gives yellow color to the food and is used widely in Indian cuisine. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and it's a strong anti-oxidant. No Indian dish is complete without the addition of this turmeric! Especially in South India, we use turmeric in almost everything we cook!
18 Oct 2017
Homemade Coriander Powder
Making coriander powder at home is very simple and easy. There are 2 ways to make this powder. You can either sun dry the coriander seeds or dry fry them. I chose to fry them as it was a cloudy say with no sun.
16 Oct 2017
Home made Garam Masala Powder
I make almost all my masalas at home and garam masala was one of the few that I used to buy from the store. So for a very long time I was looking at many combinations to arrive at the right flavor. Finally I have arrived at this combination. This has worked for me, I like the flavor and taste of this masala. It is not over powering, it is subtle yet flavorful. Adding a little to my curries, takes it to a whole new level.
23 Aug 2017
Flax Seed Idli Podi
Flax seeds are known as the wonder food, it has a number of health benefits and including it in our daily meal is very good. It is said to reduce heart disease, diabetes, stroke and cancer. It is rich in fiber, omega 3 fatty acids and lignans. It also helps in digestion and keeps skin and hair healthy.
The recommended dose of flax seed is 1 tbsp per day. You can have the seed as it is or powder and take it. Adding it to a podi like this is a great way to include flax seeds in our daily diet.
This podi is similar to the usual idli podi I normally make at home with some slight changes.
The recommended dose of flax seed is 1 tbsp per day. You can have the seed as it is or powder and take it. Adding it to a podi like this is a great way to include flax seeds in our daily diet.
This podi is similar to the usual idli podi I normally make at home with some slight changes.
6 Jul 2017
Homemade Fennel Powder
I use a lot fennel powder in my dishes. While making non veg dishes, fennel powder is a must and I use this powder in some of my veg dishes as well. It definitely enhances the flavor and taste of the dish.
Fennel seeds are rich in anti oxidants and are a rich source of dietary fiber. It also helps reduce LDL levels.
I used to buy fennel powder from the store but it's so easy and simple to make that I started making it at home.
Fennel seeds are rich in anti oxidants and are a rich source of dietary fiber. It also helps reduce LDL levels.
I used to buy fennel powder from the store but it's so easy and simple to make that I started making it at home.
5 Sept 2016
Kollu Podi | Horse gram Powder
Horse gram or Kollu is a super food which has lots of health benefits. I came to know about the value of kollu when we took our daughter to a doctor for a problem that she had and he told us to include kollu in her diet atleast 2 days a week and hence I started my research on horse gram and came to of all it's health benefits.
Kollu is extremly rich in iron, protein and calcium. It also aids in digestion, weight loss, reduces cholesterol, is a diuretic, rich in anti oxidants and so many more benefits.
I have been looking for ways to include this in our weekly diet and make it tasty as well so this is the first recipe I tried. This kollu podi is an adaptation of my idli podi recipe and it came out very well. I also added lots of curry leaves to make it more rich in iron.
This podi can be had with idli/dosa or even rice.
Kollu is extremly rich in iron, protein and calcium. It also aids in digestion, weight loss, reduces cholesterol, is a diuretic, rich in anti oxidants and so many more benefits.
I have been looking for ways to include this in our weekly diet and make it tasty as well so this is the first recipe I tried. This kollu podi is an adaptation of my idli podi recipe and it came out very well. I also added lots of curry leaves to make it more rich in iron.
This podi can be had with idli/dosa or even rice.
2 Mar 2015
Idli Podi Recipe
Idli podi is a must in today's busy life, every home has a bottle of idli podi for those days of emergencies. And each family has their own way of making their podi as well. My husband's favorite side dish for idli or dosa is the idli podi and every time I make idli podi, I go hunting all over the internet searching for a different combination and have settled on this recipe which is a mix of many but tastes awesome and healthy too! This podi has my husband's approval as well! He likes it extremely spicy!! So I normally add more than the 15 red chillies that I have mentioned here.
27 Feb 2015
How to make Cumin Powder | Homemade Jeera Powder
It's always best to use homemade stuff, especially something as simple as cumin powder. If you leave store bought powders aside for some months, you will find insects in them. I don't know what they do but if I can make my own masalas and powders easily then I don't want to go for store bought ones.
