Idli Podi is a dry spice powder made with lentils & red chilies. It is often known as Idli Podi or Dosa Podi. To serve, make a puddle in the podi and add a tsp of sesame oil - mix and enjoy.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Cooling Time10 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Condiment, Dip
Cuisine: Indian, South Indian
Keyword: dosa, idli, milagai podi, podi
Servings: 25
Calories: 20kcal
Author: Sandhya Hariharan
Ingredients
15-20dried red chillies
½ - ¾CupUrd Dal
½CupChana DalSplit Bengal Gram
¼CupSesame Seeds ( White or Black )optional
1 ½Tsp Salt
½TspHing/Asofoetida
½TspCoconut Oiloptional
Instructions
Heat a frying pan or cast iron pan. Dry Roast the lentils one by one and transfer it to a plate to cool down.
Now add Sesame seeds to the same pan and saute until they just change color. Transfer to the same plate.
Add 1/2 Tsp Oil and roast the red chillies for briefly 3-4 minutes in low flame.Remember to keep stirring to ensure ,they don't get burnt.
Once the mixture cools down, add the required amount of salt & hing and mix them well.
Transfer them to a blender jar/ mixi jar and grind them to a coarse powder. If you like smooth, grind it a little longer to achieve the texture you like.
Store in air tight jar for up to 3 months.
How to serve the Dosa Idli Podi ?
Place a tablespoon of the podi on the plate. Make a dent in the middle and mix it with a tablespoon of Sesame Oil. Mix and enjoy this along with the most relished Idly and Dosa.