Traditional Spice Blends

A fiery, flavour-packed Tamil podi (spice mix) that pairs beautifully with hot rice and a drizzle of gingelly oil — the true taste of Tamil kitchens. Ingredients: Toor dal, urad dal, dried red chilies, garlic, curry leaves VVR Gingelly Oil , asafoetida, salt Method: Dry roast dals until golden and aromatic. Add red chilies, garlic, and curry leaves; roast again till crisp. Cool and grind coarsely with salt and asafoetida. Store in an airtight jar. To serve, mix 2 tsp podi wit