These 5 South Indian healthy Dry Chutney Powder/Pudi recipes are not only easy to make but are also filled with protein, fiber as well as other essential vitamins and minerals. These are so good, that they can be eaten as side dishes with steamed rice, chapati, paratha, or even packed for picnic or vacation.
I grew up in a Karnataka home where the dining table is always filled with a variety of dry chutney powders, chutneys, and pickles. Our family's favorite one being peanut chutney powder. Also, check my 15+ Chutney Recipes from my blog.
Hopefully, you will find these dry chutney powder recipes useful. I always keep a few of them ready as my family likes them. These recipes come in handy when you want an accompaniment immediately and you are running out of time and ideas.
What is Chutney Powder?
Dry Chutney Powder is also known as Chutney Pudi or Podi's is the quintessential condiment in a South Indian kitchen. These chutneys make a great accompaniment to any meal, adding a unique taste and aroma.
In most traditional meals, there is always a spoon or two of this spicy chutney pudi along with pickle and salad. It tastes great when mixed with oil or curd.
How to use Dry Chutney Powder?
Sprinkle the chutney pudi over idli, bread toast, smear on dosa, chapati, or over steamed rice. You can also use it to thicken your curries and gravies.
Spread chapati or paratha with a little dry chutney pudi with a little ghee or butter and roll it to give to your child as a snack or in the lunch box.
Storage Suggestions
Chutney powder easily lasts long for 15-20 days when stored at room temperature in an airtight container. If you are making in large quantity, you can also refrigerate up to 2 months in a ziplock and remove small portions and use accordingly.
Here are a few easy South Indian Style Dry Chutney Powder recipes
Peanut Chutney Powder Recipe (Shenga Chutney Pudi)
Dry Coconut Chutney Powder
Hurigadale Chutney Pudi (Roasted Channa Dal Chutney Powder)
Flax Seeds Chutney Powder|Agase Chutney Pudi
Gun Powder For Idli/Dosa Tawa Fry|Idli Milange Podi
5 Types of Easy Dry Chutney Powder Recipe Video
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Maggie says
Hi, I have a question. When u say roast the dal until golden brown, do I have to soak it in water ? Or par boil ? Or just roast the raw Channa Dal?
Please advise as my turned out tasting raw ?
Thanks,
Maggie
bhavana says
Hi Maggie...You should dry roast channa dal on medium low heat till dal turn brown...if you roast on high blame it will burn and podi wont taste good.I guess you did not roast the dal so its tasting raw.Let me know if you have more questions.