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Peanut Podi Recipe

This authentic Peanut Podi Recipe creates a flavorful South Indian condiment made with roasted peanuts, garlic, and red chilies. Perfect as a side dish for rice, idli, and dosa, this traditional Andhra-style spicy powder adds protein and incredible taste to your meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 10 tbsp (15 g each)
Calories 91 kcal
Protein4 g
Fiber1 g
Fat7 g
Carbohydrates4 g

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed pan for dry roasting
  • Spice grinder or food processor for grinding into powder
  • Airtight container for storage

Ingredients
 

For the Peanut Podi:

  • 1 cup (150 g) peanuts - with or without skin
  • 4 (4 g) dried red chilies - adjust to taste
  • 3 cloves (10 g) garlic - big
  • 1 teaspoon (7 g) salt - adjust to taste

Instructions
 

Roast the Peanuts:

  • Heat a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add 1 cup peanuts and dry roast for 6-8 minutes, stirring continuously, until they turn golden brown and aromatic.
    Raw peanuts being poured into a hot cast iron pan for dry roasting
  • Add 4 dried red chilies and 3 cloves garlic cloves to the roasted peanuts. Continue roasting everything together for another 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously, until the chilies become crisp and darkened, and garlic turns fragrant and golden.
    Red chilies and garlic cloves being added to golden roasted peanuts in pan

Cool and Season:

  • Remove the pan from heat and immediately add 1 teaspoon salt to the hot mixture. Mix well and transfer everything to a plate. Let it cool down completely. Once cooled, remove the skin from garlic cloves.
    Salt being sprinkled over roasted peanuts, chilies and garlic mixture cooling on plate

Grind the Peanut Podi:

  • Transfer the cooled mixture to a spice grinder or food processor. Pulse in short bursts (2-3 seconds at a time) to achieve a coarse powder consistency. Avoid over-grinding as peanuts can release oil and turn into a paste. The final Peanut Podi should have a slightly grainy texture.
    Cooled roasted peanuts, chilies and garlic ready to grind in food processor

Final Steps:

  • Transfer the freshly ground Peanut Podi to an airtight container. This homemade peanut powder stays fresh for up to 3-4 weeks at room temperature.
    Coarse textured spicy powder with visible peanut pieces after grinding
  • Serve this aromatic Peanut Podi Recipe with hot steamed rice drizzled with ghee, or as a side condiment with idli, dosa, or upma. Mix 1-2 tablespoons with rice for the perfect flavor balance.
    Aromatic Peanut Podi Recipe served in a small ceramic bowl on wooden table

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Notes

Tips for Perfect Peanut Podi:
• Roast peanuts until they are golden brown and aromatic for the best flavor
• Pulse the grinder in short bursts to prevent the peanuts from turning into paste
• Adjust the number of red chilies based on your spice preference
• Store in an airtight container for maximum freshness and shelf life
Serving Suggestions:
• Mix with hot rice and ghee for a traditional meal
• Use as a side condiment for South Indian breakfast items
• Sprinkle over vegetable stir-fries for extra flavor
Variations:
• Add a small piece of tamarind while roasting for a tangy flavor
• Include curry leaves for additional aroma
• Add roasted sesame seeds for extra nutrition

NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts
Peanut Podi Recipe
Serving Size
 
1 tablespoon (15 g)
Amount per Serving
Calories
91
% Daily Value*
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Sodium
 
333
mg
14
%
Potassium
 
107
mg
3
%
Calcium
 
11
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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