Idli milagai podi is a spicy dry chutney powder which is widely used in South India as a condiment for Idli, Dosas, Uttapams etc. It is usually mixed with sesame oil. I usually grind a big lot and it always comes handy for breakfast especially during weekdays when I’m in a hurry to pack lunch for my hubby and sending my child to school.
Idli milagai podi is also known as gun powder. Watch this quick video to make this spicy chutney powder.
You can store this dry powder for three to six months in a dry airtight container. So, sharing the easy way to make this spicy chutney powder at home. Do try it out and enjoy it sprinkled over idli or dosa..
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Idli Milagai Podi
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Ingredients
- Urad Dal/White Lentil - 1/2 cups
- Chana Dal/Bengal Gram - 1/2 cup
- Dried Red chillies - 15-20
- Asafoetida/ hing - 1/4 tsp
- White Sesame seeds - 2 tbsp
- Salt - 1 tsp
Instructions
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Heat aa pan and roast dried red chillies. Transfer in a plate.
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Now roast chana dal in the same pan. Transfer it in the plate.
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Roast white lentil, asafoetida and sesame seeds together until white lentil turns golden brown. Transfer it in the plate and let it cool down.
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Now add all these roasted ingredients with salt in your food processor and coarsely grind it. Enjoy it with Dosa,idli etc. You can mix it with little sesame oil before serving.
Recipe Notes
You can adjust spice according to your taste.
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G'day and thank you for allowing me to learn something spice new Priya!
Cheers! Joanne
I love Indian food, and the spice, but know nothing of how to cook it! Thanks for the great spice post!
Love learning about new spices!
Mmm… I love the smell of curry!
This is something new to me Priya! I am enjoying your posts a lot . It has been said that the best way to learn a culture is through its cuisine, and I totally agree. Love your blog Priya!