Kothamalli Kaara Podi
Serves 630 mins prep10 mins cook
This Kothamalli Kaara Podi recipe highlights the flavor of coriander roots and stems, combined with other spices like cumin seeds, urad dal, and sesame seeds, creating a flavorful powder that can be enjoyed with rice and ghee.
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1: Scrape off the outer part of the root and roughly chop the stem and root. 2: Transfer it to a bowl of water and wash well. 3: Let it stay in the water for a few minutes and the dust and sediments will sink to the bottom. 4: Transfer it to a plate with tissue paper and spread it out. Cover it with cloth or tissue paper and let it dry overnight (8 hours). 5: Once the coriander is dry, heat a pan and dry roast the stem and root till it is rid of any excess moisture and take it off the flame. 6: Heat the pan again and dry roast the remaining ingredients till it is aromatic. 7: Transfer it to a plate and let it cool down. 8: Transfer the remaining ingredients and the coriander to a blender and blend them to a fine powder. 9: Transfer it to a jar and store it for up to a month and enjoy with rice and ghee.View original recipe