By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
September 24th, 2023
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Idli Podi or gun powder is a coarse spice mixture condiment used as a side dish for south Indian breakfast like Idli and Dosa. It is typically prepared with chana dal, urad dal, red chilies and sesame seeds and is popularly used as a dipping condiment. Here's the recipe for Idli Podi.
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¼ cup sesame seeds / til 3 tsp oil, sesame oil / coconut oil / vegetable oil 15-20 kashmiri red chilli / lal mirch Handful curry leaves / kadi patta ¼ cup chana dal ½ cup urad dal ½ tsp turmeric powder / haldi ½ tsp asafoetida / hing Salt to taste
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In a heavy bottomed pan, add sesame seeds and dry roast till they turn golden brown. Keep aside. Add 2 tsp oil and fry dried red chilli till they puff up. Also add a few curry leaves and continue to sauté till they turn crisp. Keep aside and allow it to cool.
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Add a tsp more oil and saute chana dal and urad dal till they turn golden brown. transfer to a blender and blend to a coarse powder.
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Serve it as a side to Idlis or apply it to both sides of an Idli.
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