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