Andhra Poondu Podi | Andhra Garlic Powder

Andhra Poondu podi | Andhra garlic powder | Velluli podi 

Andhra poondu podi / garlic powder is an authentic, traditional Andhra podi (powder) recipe. It is super spicy and tastes absolutetly delicious. It is usually taken with rice along with a drizzle of ghee, but this podi can also be had with idli, dosa etc.

Learn how to make this yummy Andhra poondu podi recipe below.

Ingredients

Garlic -20-25 cloves
Red chillies -10-15 nos
Urud dal -1/4 cup
Coriander seeds -1/4 cup
Cumin seeds -1 tsp
Curry leaves few
Asafetida a pinch
Salt to taste
Oil -1 tsp

Method

👉Heat oil in a kadai roast the urud dal until light golden colour then add the coriander seeds,cumin seeds,red chillies ,curry leaves ,asafetida and saute until nice aroma comes.

👉Remove from fire allow it to cool down then transfer to mixie jar and powder it coarsely.

👉Meanwhile saute the garlic in the same kadai until you get light golden colour

👉Cool the garlic and add it to the powdered dal mixture and just give it a whip.Use the pulse or whip button in your mixie.

👉Allow the podi to cool down completely store in airtight container or bottle.

Preparation Time -20 mins

Note

✍️Usually they add the garlic along with the skin but I have used it without the skin.
✍️This powder should be coarse.