Coriander Seeds Podi – DIY Masala Box Hack

Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)
Do you want to jazz your meal plate by adding a spice powder/podi mix? Learn the quickest way to make the coriander seeds podi. Mix it with rice and pack it for a busy day tiffin, or just add a few drops of cold pressed oil and drizzle it over the dosa/idli. It does not end there. You can use this spice mix in your dals, rasam, and curries too.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine Indian
Servings 1 cup
Calories 32 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1 ½ tbsp cumin/jeera
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds/til
  • 8 garlic pods
  • 1 tsp asafoetida/hing
  • 5 dried red chilies, as per suitability
  • Salt as required

Instructions
 

  • In a pan, dry roast coriander seeds, cumin, sesame seeds, and red chilies for 5 minutes until a mild aroma releases. Set it aside.
  • Once all the ingredients cool down, transfer them to the mixer, and add the garlic pods and asafoetida. Blend them into a coarse powder.
  • Add salt as per requirement.
  • Serve it along with rice/roti/idli/ dosa as per choice.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Stays fresh for 1 month in the refrigerator.

Power tip

  • Always roast the coriander seeds at medium heat and keep stirring the seeds to allow them to roast evenly.

Variations

  • You can even add presoaked and dried chana dal (Bengal gram) and melon or pumpkin seeds too, for more variations.

Notes

  • Coriander seeds are rich in vitamins C, K, iron, and manganese.
  • It acts as a diuretic that helps the body flush excess water and sodium and regulates blood pressure.
  • It is loaded with fiber and can improve digestion and regularise bowel movement.
  • Terpinene and quercetin present in coriander seeds have anti-cancer and immune-boosting properties.
  • It also contains antifungal and antimicrobial elements which act as a natural disinfectant and detoxifier.
  • Compounds like linoleic acid and cineole in coriander seeds help reduce swelling and fight inflammation.
  • Check out this simple Remedy for IBS, acid reflux, and dull skin here.

Nutrition

Calories: 32kcalCarbohydrates: 5.2gProtein: 1.8gFat: 0.6g
Keyword traditional
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Coriander Seeds Curry Powder – DIY Masala Box Hack

Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)
Want to extract maximum pleasure and satisfaction from the curries, dals, and sabzis? Explore this nutrient-dense curry powder made using the right synergy between two or more ingredients available within the wonder masala box in your kitchen pantry. It is a natural remedy that is highly anti-inflammatory and a digestion booster too.
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Course Curry powder
Cuisine Indian
Calories 19.2 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup coriander seeds
  • 1-2 bay leaf
  • 2 Ceylon cinnamon sticks
  • 10 green cardamom pods
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 1 tbsp turmeric powder
  • 3 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp fennel seeds
  • ½ tsp yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 tbsp Bengal gram/chana dal
  • 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 1 tsp cloves
  • 1 tsp asafoetida/hing
  • 1 tsp white poppy seeds
  • 2-4 dried red chilies, optional
  • A pinch of pink salt

Instructions
 

  • Pan roast the ingredients.
  • Heat a frying pan over medium flame and roast all ingredients one after another, except spices such as red chilies and turmeric powder.
  • Do not over roast the ingredients or else the whole spices will burn and impart a bitter taste to the end product.
  • Grind.
  • Allow the ingredients to cool down a bit.
  • Add all the spices and ingredients to a spice blender/grinder/food processor.
  • Process, blend, or grind for a few minutes until a powder is formed.
  • Use a medium sieve to sift the powder. This is to check if there are any chunks of whole spices.
  • Add a pinch of Himalayan pink salt and mix well.
  • Store the powder in an airtight container
  • Stays fresh for 2 months

Power tip

  • Always make the curry powder in small batches to retain the optimal taste and flavor.

Variations

  • We can add dried mango powder (amchur) and ¼ tsp of beetroot powder which will impart the tandoori flavor and can be used for marination too.
  • If Bengal gram is unavailable, one can use sattu powder too. Sattu will also help in thickening the gravy.

Notes

  • Coriander seeds impart an earthy flavor to the curry paste. These are great for pickling and marinades too.
  • Coriander seeds are also known for regulating the menstrual cycle and managing excessive menstrual flow. Try this DIY - coriander seed water decoction by boiling 2 tbsp coriander seeds in a liter of water. Once cool, sieve and sip at regular intervals.
  • Coriander seeds have a soothing effect on sensitive skin. These are also considered effective in regulating blood sugar, reducing inflammation, and slowing down the rate of growth of cancer cells.
Disclaimer: Please keep your healthcare provider in the loop before introducing any new food item into your lifestyle, especially if you have a medical health condition or are on medications. In case you are allergic to certain foods, please avoid them. 

Nutrition

Calories: 19.2kcalCarbohydrates: 3.2gProtein: 0.7gFat: 0.83g
Keyword traditional
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