Coriander Seeds Podi – DIY Masala Box Hack
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.
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.
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Nutrition
Calories: 32kcalCarbohydrates: 5.2gProtein: 1.8gFat: 0.6g
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