Flavor Profile: Earthy, nutty, slightly spicy
Health Benefits:
Protein-rich and filling
Great for children and elderly
Enhances stamina and strength
Best Paired With:
Steamed rice with ghee
Idlis or dosas
Flavor Profile: Aromatic, slightly tangy
Health Benefits:
Rich in iron and antioxidants
Supports hair and skin health
Aids digestion and balances Pitta
Best Paired With:
Warm rice with sesame oil
Mix into upma or pongal
Flavor Profile: Nutty, rich, slightly smoky
Health Benefits:
High in calcium and healthy fats
Balances hormones and improves skin
Keeps you full for longer
Best Paired With:
Rice, curd, and ghee
Sprinkle over vegetables or lentils
Flavor Profile: Bitter, spicy, earthy
Health Benefits:
Regulates blood sugar
Great for detox and liver health
Aids in weight management
Best Paired With:
Mix with hot rice and ghee
Add to dry sabzis or side dishes
Each of these podis follows traditional principles:
Vata is balanced by warm, grounding ingredients
Pitta is soothed with cooling herbs like curry leaves
Kapha is stimulated by spices like black pepper, garlic, and cumin
This makes Karam Podulu ideal for promoting gut health, energy, and immunity.
Hot rice
1 tsp ghee
1 tsp Kandi Karam
→ Mix and enjoy with papad or pickle
Warm idlis
Drizzle sesame oil
Sprinkle Karivepaku Karam generously
Roast veggies (like brinjal or bhindi)
Toss with 1 tsp Nuvvulu Karam before turning off flame
Cook bitter gourd slices with onion
Mix with rice and Kakarakaya Karam
Add ghee for extra balance
Monday – Karivepaku Karam rice with buttermilk
Tuesday – Idli + Nuvvulu Karam + sesame oil
Wednesday – Vegetable pulao + sprinkle Kandi Karam before serving
Thursday – Upma + Karivepaku Karam
Friday – Paratha roll with Nuvvulu Karam and sautéed paneer
Saturday – Kakarakaya Karam rice with fryums
Sunday
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