Idly Podi
I remember as a kid, my mom used to give idly coated with idly podi for school. By the time I get to eat it, the idly will be well soaked in the spicy podi. It is a heavenly taste! My mom makes it only during the unavoidable situations when she was not able to prepare any other dish, as idly podi is an instant mix. But I love it! And keep waiting for that day. Idly podi is a coarse powder, with a mixture of grounded dry spices that typically contains dried chillies, urad dal, chana dal, and salt and sesame seeds. Tamilians traditionally use idly podi as a side dish for idly, or dosa varieties.
Idly podi is also called dosa podi in Kerala. A spoon of powder is mixed with sesame or other oil to form a moist paste. It is a convenient substitute or chutneys and is usually available in most households in Tamil Nadu.
Net wt. : 250 gm
Recipe Category : Side dish
Recipe Cuisine : South Indian
Author : Anuja Deenadayalan
Ingredients
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150 gm urad dal
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100 gm chana dal
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20 cloves garlic
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50 g gingelly oil
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1 teaspoon of cumin seeds
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1 tablespoon of pepper
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1 teaspoon sesame seeds
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15 dry red chillies
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½ teaspoon of asafoetida powder
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salt
Preparation
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Dry roast the urad dal to golden brown in a kadai in medium flame and keep it aside.
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Dry roast chana dal, red chillies, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, and pepper.(Roast each of them separately)
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Peel the garlic and crush it. Roast it by adding 1 teaspoon of oil till it turns into crispy and golden brown.
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Roast the required crystal salt.
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Allow it to cool.
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Add the asafoetida powder to the roasted items and grind everything together coarsely.
Spicy and yummy Idli Podi is ready! Serve it with idly or dosa.
Tips / variations:
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If crystal asafoetida is used, roast them in oil before grinding.
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Adding a handful of curry leaves will give a good flavor.
Shelf Life:
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It can be stored for 2 months in an airtight container.
Nutrients value:
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Chana dal is highly nutritious even when it is roasted or powdered or steamed. It is rich in fiber and helps to lower cholesterol.
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Garlic is an excellent source of vitamin B6 and vitamin C. It helps blood flow, lowers cholesterol, and stops heart disease.
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Asafoetida helps reduce bloating and other stomach problems.
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Urad dal is good for digestion and also prevents constipation and thus benefits health.
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A sesame seed reduces inflammation and helps to lower Blood Pressure.