spice blend

Karpodi

South Indian spicy podi/powder; no spoon, cup, ml or count units given.

No widely sold blend matches karpodi exactly; a Tamil roasted-dal masala is the closest.

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  Chettinad sambhar powder

  Use 70-80% of the weight; it is a roasted-dal Tamil blend. Add a pinch of ground black pepper for heat.

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  Lentil stew spice mix

  Use 70% of the weight and add a pinch of roasted ground urad dal if possible. Broader, less peppery.

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  Poriyal powder

  Use the same weight but add a pinch of ground black pepper. Simpler and less complex.

Idli

Steamed Spongy Cakes