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IDLI PODI

Surabhi Sehgal
A vibrant and flavourful roasted lentil and spice mix. The quintessential South Indian condiment.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Sides
Cuisine south indian

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 Cup Chana Dal
  • 1/4 Cup white Urad Dal
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • Whole red chillies to taste
  • 1 tbsp seedless Tamarind
  • 4-5 Garlic cloves
  • 10-12 Curry leaves
  • Rock Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a pan dry roast separately Chana dal, Urad Dal, Sesame Seeds, whole Red Chillies, and Curry Leaves. 
  • Once each of these is roasted until aromatic, transfer to a plate to cool.
  • Transfer all the roasted ingredients along with Tamarind and Salt to a mortar and pestle or a blender and pound to a coarse powder. 
  • Transfer the powder to an airtight jar and use as needed.
Keyword Gunpowder, Idli Podi, Milagai Podi