Idli Podi
Idli podi is a dry chutney powder that acts as a quick and tasty accompaniment to South Indian breakfasts. Unlike chutney or sambar, which need fresh ingredients and cooking, this podi is shelf-stable and can be made in bulk. Just mix a spoonful of podi with gingelly oil (nallennai) or ghee, and you have a spicy, flavourful dip for your idlis or dosas.
Equipment
- 1 Pan
- 1 Mixie
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Urad dal
- 1/2 Cup Channa dal
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
- 8 no Bedigi Chilli
- 5 no Guntur Chilli
- As req Salt
Instructions
- Keep the red chillies in the hot sun for a few minutes. This helps them fry quickly and evenly.
- Dry roast all the ingredients one by one until they turn golden brown. Be careful not to burn them.
- While frying the red chillies, add just a drop of oil to avoid sneezing from the strong aroma. Alternatively, you can use red chilli powder directly.
- Let all the roasted ingredients cool for about 5 minutes. Then grind them in a mixie to a coarse or fine powder, as you prefer.
- Yummy Idli Podi / Dosai Milagai Podi is ready! Store it in an airtight container and serve with idli or dosa along with sesame oil or ghee.