Sundal Paruppu Podi
The roasted pulse podi that turns simple food into something special
Sundal — boiled legumes tossed with a tempering of mustard, curry leaves, coconut and spices.
But what if you could capture that familiar roasted, savoury character in a ready-to-use podi?
Our Sundal Paruppu Podi is inspired by the flavours of traditional Tamil kitchens, where roasted dals, spices and pulses were transformed into versatile powders that could instantly add depth to everyday food.
Made for more than just sundal, this is a pantry staple for quick, flavourful meals.
What makes Sundal Paruppu Podi special?
The flavour begins with roasted pulses and spices.
Roasting brings out Maillard-derived aromas and deepens the natural nuttiness of dals and seeds. When ground together with traditional spices, the result is a savoury, aromatic podi that can be used in several ways.
It is the kind of ingredient that sits quietly in your pantry until a simple bowl of food needs a little more character.
More than just sundal
Sprinkle it over:
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Boiled chickpeas
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Green gram sundal
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Black chana sundal
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Cowpea sundal
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Peanuts
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Idli
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Dosa
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Upma
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Cooked rice
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Curd rice
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Millet rice
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Porridge
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Steamed vegetables
For a quick snack, toss warm cooked legumes with Sundal Paruppu Podi + a little gingelly oil or coconut oil.
For rice, mix the podi with hot rice and a little sesame oil or ghee.
For idli, simply sprinkle and enjoy.
A practical source of plant-based nutrition
Because this podi is based on roasted pulses and seeds, it can contribute plant protein, dietary fibre and naturally occurring minerals to the foods you pair it with.
But the nutritional value depends on the exact ingredient composition and proportions.
We don't believe a podi needs to be marketed as a “protein powder.”
Its real strength is much simpler:
It makes nutritious everyday foods easier and more enjoyable to eat.
The Goodness Farm way
Traditional podis were never complicated.
They were made from ingredients already present in the kitchen — roasted, ground and stored for convenient everyday use.
Our Sundal Paruppu Podi follows that same philosophy.
Roast. Grind. Blend. Enjoy.
No elaborate preparation.
No need to make a fresh spice mix every time you cook sundal.
Just open the jar and add a spoonful.
How to use
For Sundal
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Cook your favourite pulse until tender.
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Prepare a simple tempering with mustard seeds, curry leaves and your preferred oil.
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Add the cooked pulse.
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Sprinkle Sundal Paruppu Podi.
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Toss gently and serve.
For rice
Mix with hot cooked rice and a little gingelly oil or ghee.
For idli or dosa
Sprinkle directly over the surface or serve alongside with sesame oil.
For a quick snack
Toss roasted or boiled legumes with the podi for an instant savoury snack.
A little podi can change a meal
A bowl of boiled chickpeas.
A plate of idli.
Some leftover rice.
A simple dosa.
These are everyday foods.
The podi is what gives them a new personality.
That is the beauty of traditional Indian spice powders — they don't replace the food.
They make simple food exciting.
Ingredients
Please refer to the current product label for the exact ingredient declaration.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight.
Keep tightly sealed after opening and always use a clean, dry spoon.
Goodness Farm Promise
Traditional flavours. Familiar ingredients. Thoughtful processing.
A podi made for the way we eat today, inspired by the way our kitchens have always cooked.