Kandi Podi – Traditional Toor Dal Spice Powder

Ingredients:- Kandi Dal(Kandi pappu), Bengal Gram(Pachi Senaga Pappu), Roasted Chilli, Cumin(Jeera), Garlic, Curry Leaf, Groundnut Oil

Kandi means Toor Dal or Pigeon Peas in Telugu, and Podi means powder, making Kandi Podi the original spiced Telugu Gun Powder with toor dal as its proud main ingredient, a recipe that is close to the heart of every Telugu household and has been passed down from generation to generation. Kandi Podi, also known as Red Gram Powder, is an all-time favourite for Andhras, going well with idli, dosa, vada, rice, and raw mango pickle, and adding it to hot rice with ghee is considered more delicious than any other accompaniment by the people of Andhra Pradesh. Known in Telugu as కందిపొడి (Kandi Podi) or Kandi Pappu Podi, this iconic South Indian spice powder mix holds a place in Andhra and Telangana kitchens as fundamental as salt itself.

At GSR Foods, our Kandi Podi is crafted using Kandi Dal (Kandi Pappu, Toor Dal), Bengal Gram (Pachi Senaga Pappu), Roasted Chilli, Cumin (Jeera), fresh Garlic, fragrant Curry Leaves (Karivepaku), and Groundnut Oil, each ingredient slow-roasted with patience on a low flame to draw out the full toasty aroma and depth that defines a truly authentic Andhra Kandi Podi. Toor dal is the main Telugu ingredient in this gunpowder and the inclusion of Bengal gram helps balance and round out the slight natural bitterness of the lentil, creating a podi that is nutty, spicy, and perfectly layered in flavour. Handmade in small batches with absolutely no artificial preservatives, our Andhra Style Kandi Podi delivers a genuinely homemade Telugu restaurant-style taste to your table across India.

Instructions

• Store in a clean, dry, airtight container at room temperature.
• Keep away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture.
• Always use a completely dry spoon to prevent clumping and spoilage.
• Close the container tightly after every use.
• Do not store near the stove or in humid areas.
• Carry as a convenient, mess-free accompaniment to rice or other meals.
• Since it contains no artificial preservatives, handle and store with care to maintain freshness.