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Horse Gram Podi

கொள்ளு பருப்பு பொடி

By Ganesan Kannan

30 mins Serves 3 Medium Tanjore

Everyday Tamil stir fry with horse gram podi, finished with fresh coconut — the dry side dish on every meals plate.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 1

    Heat coconut oil and temper mustard, urad dal, red chillies and curry leaves.

  2. 2

    Saute the onion until translucent.

  3. 3

    Add horse gram podi with salt, sprinkle a little water, cover and cook on low flame until just tender.

  4. 4

    Uncover, toss on high flame for 2 minutes to dry out the moisture.

  5. 5

    Add grated coconut, mix once and switch off.

சமையல் குறிப்பு

தண்ணீரை ஊற்றாமல் தெளிக்கவும்; பொரியல் உலர்வாக இருக்க வேண்டும்.

Sprinkle water instead of pouring — poriyal must stay dry and crisp.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 201 kcal
  • Protein: 21 g
  • Carbs: 35 g
  • Fat: 8 g

Storage tips

Cool completely, store in a glass or steel container and refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat on a low flame with a splash of water, never in a hurry.