In South India, a variation of chaat masala known as "Podi" is popular. It typically contains roasted lentils, red chilies, asafoetida, and other spices. This version is often sprinkled on idlis, dosas, and other South Indian snacks.Punjabi-style chaat masala tends to have a stronger flavor profile and is commonly used in street food dishes like aloo tikki, chole bhature, and papdi chaat. It often includes additional spices like ajwain (carom seeds) and kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves).
In South India, a variation of chaat masala known as "Podi" is popular. It typically contains roasted lentils, red chilies, asafoetida, and other spices. This version is often sprinkled on idlis, dosas, and other South Indian snacks.Punjabi-style chaat masala tends to have a stronger flavor profile and is commonly used in street food dishes like aloo tikki, chole bhature, and papdi chaat. It often includes additional spices like ajwain (carom seeds) and kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves).