Podumu / Pappula Podumu - Bengalgram dal powder

This is eaten along with a rice mixed with any Pickles along with the ghee.This can also be used to sprinkle on any variety of Vegetable fries.In Andhra,this is compulsorily served in the food menu next to the Pickle.It's preparation is very easy .

Ingredients:

• Senagapappu / Bengalgram dal  -1cup
• Salt-to taste
• Garlic pod-1no
• Red Chillies or Red chilli powder- 2no or 1/2tbsp
• Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp

Method:

• Put all the above ingredients in a mixy jar and grind it to form a fine powder.
• Store it in a container and use it.
• Spicy Pappula Podumu is ready!!

Note:

• Adjust the salt & red chillies or red chilli powder according to the taste and spice level.

Vellulipaaya Kaaram Podi ~ Spicy Garlic Powder

Vellulipaaya or Velluli  is a Telugu word Known as "Garlic" in English.This Vellulikaaram is often used at South India.Its preparing is simple & easy and also can be stored for a longtime.It can be ate mixed with the plain steamed rice along with a ghee or adding this powder  to any Fries makes more tastier. and also be served for Tiffins & Snack items.So here goes the South Indian style Spice mix powder.

Ingredients:

• Garlic Pods- 5(layers are not removed)
• Red Chillipowder-1cup (or can Use dry  roasted Redchilies )
• Salt-required as per taste
• Cuminseeds-1tbsp

Method:

• Shift all the above ingredients in to a mixy jar and turn it to form a fine powder.
• Transfer the powder in to a plate and let it cool and mix with spoon if any lumps or balls founded.
• Store the powder in an air-tight container and keeps well for months and Use it whenever you want in the South Indian way.

Note:

• This powder is mixed with little amount of warm cooking oil and can be stuffed in the middle of any fried vegetable like bittergourd, Brinjal and Lady's finger.
• Mixing the Powder in the Lemon Juice makes the Simple Lemon Chutney. 
• Can also try it by mixing in the Puffed rice Masala with a ghee and serve for kids as a snack item.