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Ayurvedic Dravya · Spice · — kcal / 100g

Idli podi (gunpowder)

Also known as: milagai podi, gunpowder

Roasted urad-chana-chili-sesame powder — the fiery companion of idli and dosa, eaten stirred into ghee or til oil.

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Idli podi (gunpowder) — Ayurvedic Spice & USDA Nutrition

Idli podi (gunpowder) — Rasa: Pungent, Astringent, Sweet · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Pungent, Astringent, Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Dry, Penetrating, Light
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Varsha, Hemanta, Shishira · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Roasted urad-chana-chili-sesame powder — the fiery companion of idli and dosa, eaten stirred into ghee or til oil.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Always moistened with ghee or oil — the fat carries flavor and buffers the chili; dry podi scratches vata.

Classical Provenance: Tamil-Andhra podi tradition.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • with hot idli and ghee/gingelly oil
  • over curd rice and upma

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high pitta, acidity (chili-forward blends)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Idli podi (gunpowder)

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tbsp (8g):

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