Idli Podi
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Idli Podi is a spicy powder, served with idli and dosa. It is made with red chillies, curry leaves, chana dal, urad dal, cumin seeds and pepper. Also known as chutney powder or gunpowder. Idli powder can be eaten with ghee or sesame oil.
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
Keyword:
idli podi, podi
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Curry leaves
- 1/2 cup Red chillis
- 1/4 cup Urad dal
- 1/4 cup Chana dal
- 4 tsp Cumin seeds
- 4 tsp Peppercorns
- Salt as needed
- 1/2 tsp Asafoetida
Instructions
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Wash and dry curry leaves and dry roast for 2-3 minutes and keep aside.
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Add red chillis and roast till it becomes crispy and set aside.
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Roast urad dal till it becomes a slight golden colour.
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Add chana dal, cumin seeds, peppercorns, and roast till a nice aroma comes out.
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Let them cool completely.
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Add the spices to the mixer jar, add salt and asafoetida, and make it a coarse powder.
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Once done, store idli podi in an airtight container.