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Gosthu Podi (Tiffin Sambar Podi)

Lakshmi Thiru
This versatile Gosthu podi is a game-changer! Sprinkle it in Brinjal, Peerkangai Gosthu, even Idli sambar. With its roots in Chidambaram Temple, it adds aromatic magic to every dish.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Red chilies
  • 6 tbsp Dhania (Corriander) seeds 
  • 4 tbsp Chana dhal
  • 1/4 tsp Hing
  • 1/2 tsp Oil

Instructions
 

  • Fry the above in oil till brown in color. Cool them and and grind to a coarse powder. You can store this in an airtight container for later use.
  • This podi can be used to making kathirikkai (brinjal) gosthu, peerkangai (ridge gourd) gosthu and I use this for my idli sambar (tiffin sambar) too. You can add this podi to any dry vegetable at the end to give a good flavor.