gunpowder podi

A thick, fermented South Indian rice-and-lentil pancake (uttapam) that is heavily topped with finely chopped onions, green chilies, cilantro, and a generous sprinkling of spiced podi (gunpowder)

A crispy, golden-brown fermented rice and lentil crepe (dosa) that is generously lathered with ghee (clarified butter) and a thick, savory, and spicy lentil based powder known as “podi” or “gunpower”