By Garima Johar
June 29, 2025
Karam podi, also known as idli podi, is a spicy South Indian condiment that can be served with idlis, and dosas. Instead of buying the mix from a store, hereâs how you can make 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 all the contents.
Store the karam podi mix in an airtight container and pair it with your meals.