Pepper Jeera Rice Powder (Milagu Jeeragam Rice Podi) Recipe
Made with freshly roasted black pepper, cumin, dals, and aromatic spices, this traditional podi adds instant warmth and depth to hot rice.
What is Pepper Jeera Rice Powder?
Pepper Jeera Rice Powder, also known as Milagu Jeeragam Podi, is a simple yet powerful South Indian spice blend. It is especially loved for its:
Natural heat from black pepper
Digestive benefits from cumin
Roasted, earthy aroma
Quick adaptability — ready in seconds
Just mix with hot rice and a spoon of ghee or sesame oil, and your flavour-packed meal is ready.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
✔ 5-minute rice preparation ✔ No chopping, grinding, or cooking ✔ Perfect for office lunch boxes ✔ Traditional South Indian taste ✔ Healthy and flavour-rich
Ingredients
To make Pepper Jeera Rice at home using our authentic podi:
1 cup hot steamed rice
1–2 tsp Pepper Jeera Rice Powder (Milagu Jeeragam Podi) – from muruganidlionline
1 tsp ghee or sesame oil (recommended)
Salt (if needed)
How to Make Pepper Jeera Rice (Step-by-Step)
Prepare Hot Rice Cook and fluff up your rice so the grains stay separate.
Add the Podi Take the required portion of rice in a plate or bowl. Add 1–2 teaspoons of Pepper Jeera Rice Powder.
Pour Ghee or Sesame Oil Drizzle a little ghee or sesame oil for aroma and to bind the spices.
Mix Gently Combine well until every grain of rice is coated with the aromatic podi.
Serve Hot Enjoy with papad, pickle, or a simple curd side dish.
Serving Suggestions
Best enjoyed with curd or avakkai pickle
Perfect for kids’ lunch boxes with mild spice
Can be paired with appalam, poriyal, or a simple rasam
Why Choose muruganidlionline?
At muruganidlionline, every podi is freshly prepared with:
Traditional methods used for decades
High-quality pepper and cumin
Slow-roasted ingredients for rich aroma
Zero preservatives