Swaad Coriander Powder 100g

Ramzan evening, mutton kurma next door, and a heaped spoon of malli podi frying in oil.

• What: Coriander powder (malli podi, dhania)
• Pack: 100 g
• Brand: Swaad
• Best for: Kuzhambu, kurma, sabzi and most gravies

Coriander seeds / powder, also called kothamalli vidhai / malli (Tamil) · malli (Malayalam) · kottambari beeja / dhaniya (Kannada) · dhaniyalu (Telugu) · dhaniya (Hindi) · dhane (Marathi) · dhana (Gujarati) · dhania (Punjabi) · dhone (Bengali).

What it is

Malli podi, ground coriander seed, is the base of most South Indian kuzhambus and North Indian gravies. It goes in with the tomato and chilli, thickens the masala a little, and carries the other spices along with it. It is also the main part of home-ground sambar and kuzhambu podi.

It smells citrusy and warm, and turns nutty after a brief roast in the pan. Choosing between ground spices? Coriander for the body of a gravy; Sakthi Cumin Powder for earthiness; Heera Kashmiri Chilli Powder for colour with gentle heat.

Tip: For a special kurma, fry the powder in a spoon of oil until it darkens one shade before the tomatoes go in.

Goes well with: Sakthi Cumin Powder, 777 Turmeric Powder, Shan Ginger Garlic Paste

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