Comments on: Pappula Podi (Putnala/Bhuna Chana Powder) (Spicy Roasted Chickpea Powder)

by: Raja

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:18:05 +0000

India, Nice receipe…you reminded me of my childhood days…are you from Nandyal(kurnool dist) by any chance?

by: Tigers & Strawberries » Meatless Monday: Channa Bhatura

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:46:44 +0000

[…] 1 pound dried chickpeas 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 bay leaves 2-3 tablespoons ghee 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon salt 5-6 dried thin hot chilies 1 large cinnamon stick 5 whole cloves 8 whole green cardamom pods 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds 2 fresh long, thin green chilies, thinly sliced on the diagonal 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced very finely 1″ cube fresh ginger, peeled and minced very finely 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 2 cloves 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika water as needed 2 tablespoons pappulu podi 1 1/2 teaspoons tamarind concentrate salt to taste roughly chopped cilantro leaves for garnish […]

by: Archie

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:33:23 +0000

any idea how this compares to chana dal in calories and other nutritional value?

by: Tigers & Strawberries » Meatless Monday: Aubergine and Courgette Curry

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:00:25 +0000

[…] I also added an optional South Indian touch which I never did in the restaurant: I thickened the curry and added a further level of flavor by adding pappula podi to it at the very end of cooking. […]

by: Tigers & Strawberries » Gobi Mattar:Purple Cauliflower and Pea Curry

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:57:01 +0000

[…] Besides, peas are sweet and cauliflower is nutty and sweet, and so I figured that the combination would work wonders. In order to keep the flavors fairly simple, I decided to go with a fairly minimal spicing–caramelized onions, a little bit of garlic and ginger paste, whole mustard seeds, whole cumin seeds, and a little bit of a secret ingredient: Indira’s Magic Powder, also known as pappula podi. We call it Indira’s Magic Powder, because Indira of Mahanandi introduced me to this powder by very generously sending me a jar of it that she had made. Made of split, skinned and roasted chickpeas, chilies, cumin, garlic, coconut and salt, this powder magically makes everything taste better. […]

by: Priya

Sun, 25 May 2008 22:52:55 +0000

Hi Indira,
I make the same powder with 2 tbsp of dhania. I use this podi for dosa,idli,upma… I have not tried it as a spice for curries. Will do soon.
Very good site you have here.I will come here often.

by: karthik

Mon, 05 May 2008 03:21:04 +0000

am so happy to read ur oats upma recipe. am suffering from cholestrol problems. i don’t like having oats with milk.
with this recipe i can look forward to a more healthier life.thanks

by: ms

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:03:35 +0000

Hi,
I made this over the weekend. Thanks for a very satisfying Pappula Podi recipe. We used to have this at Bhimas deluxe in Tirupati where it was called gunpowder.
have a great day!

Glad to know that you tried and liked this recipe, ms. Yep, it’s also known goes by an unfashionable name gunpowder.
-Indira

by: Rekha

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:34:14 +0000

hello, I admire at ur photographic skills. Just clear one of my doubt about using Coconut to this. Can it be optional? take care.

Hi Rekha, Yes, this podi is also prepared without coconut. or reduce the coconut quantity to one or two teaspoons. Coconut adds really good flavor and taste to this podi.
-Indira

by: Aparna

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 19:50:51 +0000

Hello Indira,

Very easy recipe. Thanks for sharing it. I have another recipe with dalia that my mom makes at dinners. It goes well with rice and ghee: Instead of coconut,cumin and garlic, use a small onion. First make powder of dalia and dry red chillies and then put in onion pieces; just need some 30seconds in mixie with onions. This cannot be stored, but easy and quick to make when you need it. Let me know when you try it.