Idli Milagai Podi is a dipping condiment for idli and dosa. Even though we used to make sambar and chutney for idli and dosa, we always prefer this idli milagai podi over sambar and chutney. If you don’t have much time in the morning to prepare any side dish for breakfast this podi comes handy on the lazy mornings.
I have already posted simple method of making Idli Milagai Podi using only urad dal. Here I used chana dal, sesame seeds and roasted them in sesame oil to enhance the flavor of the podi. Always grind the mixture coarsely, you should feel the crunchiness in each bite. Once prepared you can store it at room temperature in an airtight container and use it for a fortnight. If you want to use it for a very long time, make it in batches and store it in a ziplock bag and refrigerate it. Then transfer the required amount in a container and use it. While serving, add either sesame oil or ghee to the podi as shown above and dip idli into it and enjoy. Let us see how to prepare this recipe.
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- 1/2 Cup Urad Dal/Uluttam Paruppu whole white
- 1/4 Cup Bengal gram/kadalai paruppu
- 1 tsp Sesame seed/Ellu white/black
- 12-15 Dry Red Chili
- 1 strand Curry leaves
- 1/4 tsp Asafoetida/hing
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1 pinch Sugar
- salt to taste
- Heat a pan and add oil. Once oil gets heated roast urad dal(black gram) and chana dal on low flame till the color changes to golden brown(it takes 12-15 mins approx).
- Now add dry red chili, sesame seeds, curry leaves, hing, and roast for another 2-3 mins till the chili puffs up. Once done switch off the flame. Let all the ingredients cool and come to room temperature.
- once cooled transfer the roasted ingredients along with salt and sugar to the mixer and grind it coarsely. Idli Milagai Podi is ready.
- Use only sesame oil to roast the ingredients as it gives a nice flavor to the podi.
- Always roast the ingredients in the low flame to get the best taste.
- Do not leave it unattended, as it may get burnt easily.
- Some even add jaggery powder instead of sugar. You can even add a small piece of tamarind while sauteeing.
- Use whipper mode to grind the ingredients to get the coarse powder.
- Specified Chili was enough for me if you want spicier add more chili.
You might also like Flax Seed Idli Podi.
Delicious Idli Milagai Podi is ready to relish along with hot Idli/Dosa.
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