There are recipes and then, there are recipes which are passed on from generations to generations. And, one such recipe is Ari Podi which is a family favorite and has seen many generations in our household. Its my all time favorite, and I am not ashamed to say that I can gorge on it anytime. Before, I go gaga about this dish, let me tell you what Ari Podi means, its literal translation is rice powder. “ARI PODI” is a Tulu word, I know I know, now most of you are wondering what Tulu is now? Tulu is a spoken language of Shettys from Karnataka, that’s where I come from. Coming back to Ari Podi, let me tell you the reason for loving this dish so much, its the easiest and the tastiest snack and it does not require many ingredients or lot of time to prepare it. So, here is the recipe for this simple and gorgeous dish.
Things you need:
100 gms Roasted Rice Powder.
50 gms Grated Coconut.
25 gms Grated Jaggery.
2 – 3 tbsp Milk / Water.
Pinch of Salt.
How it works:
In a pan, roast the rice till it turns golden brown. Let it cool for a while, then grind the roasted rice into a nice brown powder.
Now, take a bowl, add the grated coconut, grated jaggery, pinch of salt and mix it well. Add the powdered rice, milk and mix it till the powder and the coconut mixer is combined well. Ari Podi is ready to eat. You can also serve this by making small balls of it.
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Note:
- Make the rice powder in large quantity, store it in airtight container and you can use it whenever required.
- Add more of grated jaggery to make it sweeter.
Ari Podi serves as a good breakfast option, is quite nutritious and very filling. It can be enjoyed both as a breakfast and as an evening snack. This dish will always be close to my heart, as it brings back my childhood memories and always puts a smile on my face. Enjoy eating it!