Idli Podi: Quick South Indian Recipe To Try At Home

By Garima Johar

November 25, 2024

South Indian podi idli are mini idlis that can be made for a healthy breakfast or for the evening when you want to snack guilt-free. To make a nutritious snack, try this quick podi idli recipe.

Ingredients

8-10 steamed idlis 2-3 tablespoons ghee 2 tablespoons peanuts 1 tablespoon chana dal 1 tablespoon urad dal 3 dried red chilies 1 teaspoon sesame seeds ½ teaspoon cumin seeds ¼ teaspoon tamarind 2 pinches jaggery ¼ teaspoon salt 1 sprig curry leaves 1 pinch mustard seed

Step 1

Dry roast the peanuts, lentils, and spices on medium heat till golden brown.

Step 2

Grind the roasted ingredients to make a fine powder.

Step 3

Make bite-sized pieces from the already steamed idlis.

Step 4

Heat some ghee and add mustard seeds and the idli pieces till they are crispy.

Step 5

Coat the pieces with the podi mixture you ground.

Step 6

Garnish with curry leaves and enjoy.