Podi Idli: Healthy South Indian Recipe For Breakfast Or Snack
By Garima Johar
February 5, 2025
South Indian podi idli are mini idlis that can be made for a nutrient-rich 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 the 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.
