By Garima Johar
June 2, 2026
Karam podi is a spicy South Indian blend made with roasted lentils, dried red chillies, and kitchen spices. To give your idlis or dosas a fiery twist, make this preservative-free karam podi at home.
1 cup urad dal 1/4 cup dried red chillies 2 tablespoons coriander seeds 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon curry leaves 1 teaspoon hing Salt to taste 2 tablespoons oil
Heat some oil and dry-roast urad dal. Add dried chillies and roast till fragrant.
In a separate pan, dry roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves.
Once cool, grind all the ingredients till you get a coarse powder.
Add salt and hing. Mix well. Store the karam podi in an airtight container and pair it with your meals.