Pirandai podi

Pirandai Podi is a traditional South Indian herbal spice powder made from Pirandai (Cissus quadrangularis, commonly known as the adamant creeper or veldt grape) combined with roasted lentils, dried red chilies, pepper, tamarind, and aromatic spices.

Key Characteristics & Ingredients

• Flavor Profile: Earthy, tangy, mildly spicy, and savory.
• Common Ingredients:
• Herbal base: Tender Pirandai stems (cleaned and sautéed in oil)
• Lentils: Urad dal, toor dal, and chana dal (roasted)
• Spices & Aromatics: Black peppercorns, cumin, coriander seeds, dried red chilies, curry leaves, asafoetida (hing), garlic (in some variants), and a touch of tamarind.
• Salt: Regular or Himalayan rock salt.