{"product_id":"nalla-karam-podi-andhra-chilli-spice-powder","title":"Nalla Karam podi","description":"\u003c!-- Nirmala's Home Kitchen | Nalla Karam Podi --\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNalla Karam Podi - The One That Started Every Andhra Meal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn every traditional Telugu household, there is one podi that lives permanently next to the rice. The one that gets mixed with ghee before anything else touches the plate. That's Nalla Karam - the foundational Andhra spice powder, made from sun-dried red chillies, roasted lentils, garlic, and curry leaves ground into the coarse, fragrant powder that turns plain rice into a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNirmala's Nalla Karam Podi is ground fresh after your order using Warangal chapata mirchi - a flat, bold chilli variety from the Warangal region of Telangana known for its deep red colour and layered heat. Paired with roasted urad dal, chana dal, garlic, curry leaves, and cumin, this is the Andhra karam podi made with Telangana ingredients - the best of both traditions in one powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warangal chapata mirchi (flat red chilli), urad dal, chana dal, garlic, curry leaves, cumin seeds, rock salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMix a teaspoon with hot rice and ghee - that's the classic. Also excellent with idli, dosa, or as a dry chutney alongside any meal. Shelf life: 6 months. Available in 250g, 500g, and 1kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder now - this is the podi your rice has been waiting for.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade with Warangal chapata mirchi\u003c\/strong\u003e - the flat red chilli variety from Warangal, Telangana known for its deep colour, bold heat, and layered flavour that Guntur chilli can't replicate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGround fresh per order, not pre-packaged\u003c\/strong\u003e - roasted and ground after you place your order; no sitting in a warehouse losing aroma and potency\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Andhra-style recipe with Telangana ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e - traditional spice blend made in the Andhra podi tradition using ingredients sourced from the Warangal region\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero preservatives, zero artificial additives\u003c\/strong\u003e - only chapata mirchi, roasted lentils, garlic, curry leaves, cumin, and rock salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in 250g, 500g, and 1kg\u003c\/strong\u003e - the everyday essential podi for Telugu households across India; shelf life 6 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5; padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500; font-size:14px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eWhat is Nalla Karam Podi?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top:8px; font-size:13px; color:#555; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eNalla Karam Podi is the foundational Andhra red chilli spice powder - \"nalla\" means good or pure in Telugu, and \"karam\" means spice or heat. Made from sun-dried red chillies roasted with urad dal, chana dal, garlic, curry leaves, and cumin, it's the podi that anchors every traditional Telugu meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5; padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500; font-size:14px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eWhat is Warangal chapata mirchi and why use it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top:8px; font-size:13px; color:#555; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eWarangal chapata mirchi is a flat, broad red chilli variety grown in the Warangal region of Telangana. \"Chapata\" means flat in Telugu. It has a deep red colour, bold heat, and a slightly smoky undertone that round chillies lack. Using locally sourced Telangana chapata mirchi gives this podi a more authentic regional character than mass-market Guntur chilli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5; padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500; font-size:14px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eHow spicy is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top:8px; font-size:13px; color:#555; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eBold Andhra heat - genuinely spicy, not toned down. The chapata mirchi delivers a sharp, clean heat that builds gradually. If you eat Andhra food regularly, this will feel like home. If you prefer milder spice, start with half a teaspoon mixed into rice with ghee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5; padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500; font-size:14px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eHow do I eat it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top:8px; font-size:13px; color:#555; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe classic: mix one teaspoon with hot rice, a dollop of ghee, and eat. Also excellent sprinkled on idli or dosa with a little oil or ghee. Can be used as a dry chutney alongside dal-rice or curd rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5; padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500; font-size:14px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eHow long does it last?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top:8px; font-size:13px; color:#555; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e6 months stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Since it's ground fresh per order, it arrives at peak freshness. Avoid moisture contact - always use a dry spoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5; border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5; padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500; font-size:14px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eDoes it contain artificial preservatives or additives?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top:8px; font-size:13px; color:#555; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eNo. Only Warangal chapata mirchi, roasted urad dal, chana dal, garlic, curry leaves, cumin, and rock salt. No artificial colours, no preservatives, no anti-caking agents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nirmala's Home Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":44845196345453,"sku":"1318","price":239.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":44845196378221,"sku":"1319","price":449.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":44845196410989,"sku":"1320","price":849.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/5624\/8429\/files\/Nalla_karam_podi.webp?v=1774430314","url":"https:\/\/nirmalashomekitchen.com\/products\/nalla-karam-podi-andhra-chilli-spice-powder","provider":"Nirmala's Home Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}