Curry leaves podi is the perfect condiment!

Instant Podi Rice (Karuveppilai Sadam)

This is the fastest and most classic way to enjoy the podi—perfect for a quick lunch or dinner using leftover rice.

Instructions:

1. Combine: Place the hot rice in a mixing bowl.

2. Add Podi and Fat: Add the curry leaves podi, a drizzle of ghee or sesame oil, and an optional pinch of salt.

3. Mix: Gently mix everything together using a spoon or your hands until the rice is evenly coated with the podi.

4. Serve: Serve immediately with a side of simple curd (yogurt) or a crunchy papad/fryum.

Quick Variation: Tempering for Extra Flavour

For an extra 2 minutes of cooking:

1. Heat 1 tsp oil in a small pan.

2. Add 1/4 tsp mustard seeds, let them splutter, then add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) and a handful of roasted peanuts or cashews.

3. Add the cooked rice and 2−3 tsp of podi to the pan.

4. Toss well for 1 minute until heated through, then serve.

Podi Idli / Podi Dosa

This recipe transforms plain breakfast items into a spicy, aromatic meal.

Instructions for Podi Idli:

1. Cut (Optional): If using regular idlis, you can cube them or use mini idlis.

2. Heat Oil: Heat the oil or ghee in a pan or skillet on medium heat.

3. Toast: Add the podi to the hot oil and sauté for about 10-15 seconds until fragrant (be careful not to burn it).

4. Toss: Add the idlis and gently toss them until they are completely coated with the aromatic podi mixture.

5. Serve: Serve hot as a snack or breakfast with a simple coconut chutney.

Instructions for Podi Dosa/Uttapam:

1. Prepare: Cook your dosa or uttapam as usual.

2. Sprinkle: While the dosa/uttapam is still cooking on the pan, drizzle a little extra sesame oil or ghee on top.

3. Coat: Sprinkle 1-2 teaspoons of the curry leaves podi generously over the surface.

4. Cook and Serve: Cook for another minute to let the podi stick, then fold/remove and serve.

Curry Leaves Podi Stir-Fry Veggies

• Toss sautéed vegetables (like beans, carrots, or okra) with curry leaves podi at the end.

• Enhances flavor instantly without extra masala.

Curry Leaves Podi Raita

• Mix a teaspoon of podi into thick yogurt.

• Add chopped cucumber or onion.

• A refreshing twist to regular raita.

Curry Leaves Podi Pasta

• Toss cooked pasta in olive oil or ghee.

• Add curry leaves podi instead of Italian seasoning.

• Top with roasted peanuts or cashews.

Curry Leaves Podi Avocado Toast

• Spread avocado on toasted bread.

• Sprinkle curry leaves podi on top.

• Optional: add chili flakes for a kick.