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South Indian cuisine is renowned for its variety of podis, which are dry spice mixes used to enhance the flavour of dishes.
These podis not only add flavour but also bring nutritional benefits due to the inclusion of various lentils and spices.
Here’s a look at some popular types of South Indian podis:
A mix of roasted lentils (such as urad dal and chana dal), red chilies, sesame seeds, and sometimes curry leaves.
Roasted lentils (toor dal or moong dal), red chilies, cumin seeds, and sometimes garlic.
It involves curry leaves, urad dal, chana dal, red chilies, and tamarind.
Involves roasted sesame seeds, red chilies, urad dal, and jaggery.
Involves roasted chana dal, red chilies, garlic, and cumin seeds.
These podis not only add flavor but also bring nutritional benefits due to the inclusion of various lentils and spices.