Ajwain Karam Podi | Vamu Karam Podi

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Ajwain karam podi is one of the popular South Indian spice blends that usually includes carom seeds, dry red chilies, toor dal, urad dal, cumin, coriander, garlic, and curry leaves. This spice mix offers a unique blend of flavors, including the pungent and slightly bitter taste of ajwain, the heat from red chilies, and the earthiness of roasted dals and spices.

Ajwain karam podi is one of the popular South Indian spice blends that usually include carom seeds, dry red chilies, toor dal, urad dal, cumin, coriander, garlic, and curry leaves. This spice mix offers a unique blend of flavors, including the pungent and slightly bitter taste of ajwain, the heat from red chilies, and the earthiness of roasted dals and spices.

Ajwain karam podi typically includes roasted ajwain ( carom seeds ), dried red chilies, roasted chana dal, urad dal( black gram) curry leaves, cumin, coriander, and various spices like garlic, turmeric, and hing.

Vamu karm podi is commonly used as a seasoning in South Indian cuisine. It can be sprinkled over rice, idli, dosa, or mixed with ghee or oil. Ajwain karam podi in hot rice on the first bite with ghee or oil is believed to aid digestion due to the presence of ajwain seeds. Additionally, the other ingredients like lentils and spices contribute to its nutritional value.

This spice mix offers a unique blend of flavors, including the pungent and slightly bitter taste of ajwain, the heat from red chilies, and the earthiness of roasted dals and spices. To maintain its freshness and flavor, ajwain karam podi should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Video Recipe Of Ajwain Karam Podi 

Ingredients:

• Ajwain - 1/2 Cup
• Black Urad Dal - 2 Tbsps.
• Toor Dal - 2 Tbsps.
• Cumin Seeds - 1 Tbsp.
• Coriander Seeds - 1 Tbsp
• Curry Leaves - Palm Full
• Dry Red Chillies - 6 or 7
• Garlic Cloves - 10 Oe 1 Small Garlic Bulb
• Tamarind - Optional

Preparation:

• In a pan add urad dal and toor dal and dry roast on low flame.
• When it becomes slightly roasted add cumin and coriander seeds along with dry red chilies, and dry roast on low flame.
• Roast till it releases an aroma, add ajwain, and dry roast on low flame.
• Then remove it and let it become cool
• When all the ingredients are cool, add tp the blender and blend to fine powder by adding garlic cloves and salt as per required.
• That's it ajwain powder is ready, have it with plain hot rice with some ghee in your first bite of a meal.