Mar 12, 2009

Spiced Almond Powder

Spiced Almond Powder

Want to eat spicy almonds? I don't mean the whole almonds, but make a spice powder out of them and eat with hot rice and ghee! How about that? We all know almonds are healthier, right? If you like spicy, desi version like me, then try this powder and you’ll definitely like the taste! 


Check out the health benefits of almonds well explained at this site. Really good!

Whole Almonds

Now let’s talk about the recipe. 


Ingredients:
  • 1 cup whole Almonds
  • ½ cup Coriander Seeds (Dhaniyalu, Dhaniya)
  • ¼ cup dry Coconut Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeela Karra)
  • A pinch of Asafetida (Inguva, Hing)
  • 4 or 5 dry Red Chilies (Adjust according to individual taste)
  • Salt as required
Preparation:
  1. Dry roast all the ingredients and keep aside to cool down.
  2. When the mixture cools down, dry grind it into a fine powder along with salt. It’s ok if it is little coarse, still tastes great. 
  3. This powder can be stored in an airtight container up to a month.
  4. Enjoy with steaming rice and a dollop of ghee! 
  5. Yummy!!
  6. Isn’t it so simple?

Spiced Almond Powder

This is my contribution to the following events:

On a Different Note:
Yesterday I forgot to mention two more awards. Sorry friends!
Dear Trupti has also passed the “Friends Award”. Thanks for your friendship Trupti!

Dear Shama has awarded this pretty trophy to my daughter for her contribution for the Kids Friendly Crafts Event. Thank you Shama for your nice gesture!

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55 comments:

  1. LavanyaMarch 12, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    it's very simple uma..looks spicy n yummy..i will definetely give a try!!

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  2. ♥Rosie♥March 12, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    Just beautiful Uma ..I always enjoy my visits here and come away learning something :0)

    Congrats on your awards too.

    Rosie x

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  3. Mahimaa's kitchenMarch 12, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    what?? almond powder? this is the height of creativity i wud say... great job uma.. u are soooooo innovative.

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  4. FinlaMarch 12, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    This spiced almond powder is really new to me.
    Kooks and sounds yumm.

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  5. Poornima NairMarch 12, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Adding almonds is something new...sounds delicious.

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  6. VaishaliMarch 12, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Uma, you always amaze me with your delicious, simple and creative recipes. Love the idea of spiced almond powder.

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  7. MeeraMarch 12, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    Wow!! Simply superb. Will surely try.

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  8. UshaMarch 12, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    I absolutely love the idea of spiced almond powder, amazing Uma, will definitely try :-) Congrats on all of your awards !

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  9. AshwiniMarch 12, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    wow..Love the idea of using almond and spice to make a powder..Looks so yummm Bookmarked..

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  10. AnonymousMarch 12, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    Wow...lovely idea! Looks really good.

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  11. PoojaMarch 12, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    Almonds powder is new to me....Looking nice uma...

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  12. Pavithra KodicalMarch 12, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    Very creative Uma..This is such a nice way to make the kids love food.Congrats to you and your daughter for the lovely award.

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  13. CynthiaMarch 12, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    If I don't have almonds, can I make this with other nuts?

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  14. UnknownMarch 12, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    This is a unique creation Uma. Nice Indian version.

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  15. UmaMarch 12, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    @Cynthia:

    You can make the same powder with peanuts. I haven't tried using other nuts for this. May be I will try in future and let you know!:)

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  16. AnonymousMarch 12, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    Looks so yummy.

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  17. GayathriMarch 12, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    unique entry..

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  18. ChamMarch 12, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    Almonds podi, another Uma creation! Sounds great with ghee on steaming rice!

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  19. Beyond CurriesMarch 12, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    First pumpkin sees powder and now almond powder! Very good one Uma.

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  20. Divya KuduaMarch 12, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Spiced almond powder...never heard of it.It looks yum and am sure would taste great with rice and perhaps with dosa too..hot dosas with drizzled podi..hmmm!!

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  21. A_and_NMarch 12, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    Wow, I'd never have thought of Almond powder!

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  22. AnonymousMarch 12, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    lovely recipe.. almond powder.. that can be mixed with rice... awesome :)

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  23. SarithaMarch 12, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    SImple podi uma,looks yummy

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  24. SarithaMarch 12, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    SImple podi uma,looks yummy

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  25. UnknownMarch 12, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    new to me and sounds so good..

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  26. varshaMarch 12, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    hi uma can i make it with other nuts other then almond... r u from nellore uma?

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  27. AnonymousMarch 12, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    Though i drop in some almonds along with cashews while making a gravy paste,i have never heard of this powder....highly innovative way of (not to mention spicy...ooo i love tht word)incorporating nuts in daily diet
    Thnks for sharing :-)

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  28. LakshmiMarch 12, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    I agree with everyone, a new and innovative way of making a spiced powder from almonds. Thanks for sending this interesting podi for my event Uma. I would love to carry it with my chapathis for a looong day trip!

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  29. UnknownMarch 13, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    wow uma very very new to me nenu yeppudu badam powder milk lo nu masalo vade nu kani annam lo kalupukune la ga first time hummm intresting

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  30. Priya SureshMarch 13, 2009 at 2:17 AM

    WOwow thats very creative Uma..where u get all these innovative ideas..very interesting!!

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  31. Sukanya YogeshMarch 13, 2009 at 2:24 AM

    Yummy, what an exotic podi. Its a must try!!!

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  32. Savi-RuchiMarch 13, 2009 at 3:02 AM

    I prepare a similar chutney powder with peanuts, chutney powder with almonds look lovely. Must try & an ideal podi for kids too :)

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  33. sraMarch 13, 2009 at 3:27 AM

    Wow!!! Innovative.

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  34. lubnakarim06March 13, 2009 at 3:59 AM

    Superb! Spicy and yum...

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  35. AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 5:31 AM

    This is something entirely different from what I expected..Very innovative, Uma! Hats off!!

    The podi sounds really delicious, I love any and all of them... Thanks for sharing this recipe with us, and thanks for sending it to my event!

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  36. AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 5:43 AM

    That is such a great idea! just the other day I was thinking why not make podi powder with almonds instead of peanuts!

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  37. LaavanyaMarch 13, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    amazing idea Uma... what a great way to eat almonds!

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  38. TruptiMarch 13, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    What a innovative idea Uma. Powder looks very delicious & easy to make.

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  39. SujathaMarch 13, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    Nice and new recipe for me! Thats a healthy recipe too... very creative, Uma!

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  40. Deepa HariMarch 13, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Wow...almond powder...very creative and different podi Uma...simple and healthy too...good job.

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  41. Deepthi ShankarMarch 13, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    I love almonds & I love podis too .. this must be one yum dish with rice

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  42. Gita JaishankarMarch 13, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Wow almond podi...very creative and healthy :)

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  43. AnuSriramMarch 13, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    New to me.. looks delicious! Will make it!

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  44. VibaasMarch 13, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    nice to have a spicy something with almonds :) yum!

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  45. Daily MealsMarch 13, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    Almond powder sounds an innovative recipe...Looks delicious...

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  46. vidhasMarch 14, 2009 at 5:07 AM

    Very innovative recipe. yum!

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  47. DoriMarch 14, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    What a neat recipe, looks tasty! Congratulations on your awards!

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  48. Sum RajMarch 14, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    wht a unique powder...looks great...congrates on ur awards..

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  49. Madhu's cooking galleryMarch 14, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    this is truly innovative..almond spiced podi looks great! we can add this while making any curries too for some extra richness..very nice recipe!

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  50. RaksMarch 14, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    This is very new to me! And sounds healthy too! Will try it out some time!

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  51. VaniMarch 15, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    Love the idea of almond powder, Uma. With rice and ghee, that would've been heavenly !

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  52. Shobana senthilkumarMarch 15, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    Wow this powder looks so simple and tasty....

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  53. jayasreeMarch 15, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    Very creative of you to use almonds in podi. I am sure its both tasty and healthy. Great one.

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  54. notyet100March 16, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    omg u r so creative,..;-)nd congratulations to ur daughter,..

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  55. ChutneytalesMarch 21, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    Very very interesting..Wonderful podi recipe :)

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Thanks for dropping by! Your comments and suggestions are most welcome. Hope to see you again! -Uma