Thengai Podi Recipe | Coconut Podi Recipe
Thengai Podi is a simple coconut spice powder that serves as a great side dish for idli, dosa and rice. Also known as coconut podi, it has a nice roasted flavor with little bit spice, so it becomes a good choice when you want something quick on the side. It is easy to make and gives a tasty touch for a plain meal. The mix of coconut, dal and chilies gives a warm aroma that feels very tasty and comforting.
Servings30
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried coconut kopra
- ½ cup whole urad dal
- 2 tablespoon chana dal
- 10 regular red chilies
- 6 kashmiri red chillies
- 1 teaspoon tamarind
- 1 teaspoon hing
- 6 small cloves garlic
- rock salt / salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- We need 1 tablespoon coconut oil in total, Add half of oil to a pan and heat it. Add ½ cup whole urad dal, 2 tablespoon chana dal, 10 red chilies along with 6 kashmiri red chilies.
- Roast until golden brown, Transfer to the plate and set aside.
- To the same pan add remaining oil then 2 cups dried coconut(kopra).
- Roast until golden brown, Transfer to the plate and set aside.
- Add 6 cloves small sized garlic. Roast until golden.
- Now add 1 teaspoon tamarind and roast for a minute. Transfer to the plate and set aside.
- Add rock salt along with 1 teaspoon hing.
- Switch off sauté for few seconds and transfer to the plate.
- Cool down completely.
- Transfer to a dry mixer jar.
- Grind it coarse like show. Do not grind more as it will release oil.
- Transfer to a plate, cool down then store.
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Notes
- Roasting coconut – I usually roast the coconut slowly in low flame so it turns golden without burning. Adding dried coconut increases shelf life.
- Grinding texture – Grind it coarse with texture. Do not grind more as coconut will release oil making the podi sticky.
- Using tamarind – Adds a mild tang to the podi, roast it just for few seconds.
- Salt choice – I usually add rock salt for podi. Make sure to roast it then add for grinding to prevent form letting out water.
- Storage – I keep this podi in clean dry jar so it stays well for many days.
Nutrition Facts
Thengai Podi Recipe | Coconut Podi Recipe
Amount Per Serving (20 g)
Calories 120
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 6mg0%
Potassium 90mg3%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 4IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 7mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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