Recipe Notes

BEERAKAYA POTTU PODI

Lets see how to make karam podi with bittergourd peel

This is a unique recipe. Since we will also be adding ajowan, this is a very healthy recipe
Usually while cooking bittergourd, we throw away the peel. But, peel is the healthiest part of the bittergourd
This powder, made with bittergourd peel, could be stored for 1 week - 10 days
Firstly, coarsely grind the peel
Don't add any water. Just add 1/2 teaspoon salt and coarsely grind the peels
Heat pan and add 1 teaspoon oil
Add 10-12 dried chillies and fry till they change colour
Move them into a plate
To the same pan, add 2 tablespoons black gram and fry till they change colour
Move them into a plate
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in the pan
Fry the coarsely ground bittergourd peel on low flame till it becomes dry
Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon ajowan and mix
To a mixie jar, add fried dried chillies, black gram, 7-8 garlic cloves, 5-8 grams tamarind and grind it into a soft powder
Then add the fried bittergourd peel and grind it into a soft powder
Add more salt if desired
Beerakaya pottu podi is ready to serve!
This podi can be served for 10-15 days also if stored properly