Ellu Kadala Powder (also called Ellu Kadala Podi) is a simple, protein-rich Kerala-style powder made with sesame seeds and roasted gram. It’s tasty, nutritious, and super easy to prepare.
🌰 Ingredients
- Ellu (Sesame seeds) – white or black
- Kadala (Roasted gram / chutney dal)
- Dry red chillies
- Garlic (optional)
- Curry leaves
- Tamarind (small piece)
- Salt
- 🍳 Preparation Method
- Dry roast ellu until it starts popping and gives aroma
- Roast kadala, red chillies, garlic, and curry leaves separately
Coconut Avaloose Powder (Kerala-style Avaloose Unda mix) is a sweet, aromatic roasted powder made from rice flour, coconut, and spices. It’s commonly used to make soft laddus or eaten as a snack powder.
🥥 Ingredients
- Roasted rice flour
- Grated coconut (fresh or slightly dried)
- Jaggery powder / sugar
- Cumin seeds (jeera)
- Dry ginger powder (chukku)
- Cardamom powder
- A pinch of salt
- Let everything cool
- Add tamarind and salt
- Grind into a coarse or fine powder (as you prefer)