Podi Idli: Spicy And Light South Indian Breakfast

By Niveditha Kalyanaraman

October 22nd, 2023

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It is a popular South Indian breakfast dish prepared in most households. Idlis are steamed lentil cake, and Podi is the spice powder. It is a quick and easy breakfast or snack prepared with milagai idli podi and idli, which is tempered with ghee. Here's the recipe for Podi Idli.

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Ingredients

6-7 Idlis (mini ones/ bite sized regular idlis) 5-6 Tsp of Milagai Podi (masala powder) Ghee as required Few mustard seeds Few curry leaves

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Step 1

Heat ghee and add mustard seeds, let them crackle, then add curry leaves, and saute for a few seconds.

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Step 2

Add mini idlis, milagai podi, and toss well until all idlis are well coated. Let them roast well for 1-2 minutes, then turn off the gas.

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Serving

Serve Podi idli fry with coconut chutney.

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