Idli podi gun powder
Cuisine: Indian
Author: EasyRecipes .
Idli Podi is a coarse mixture of ground dry spices that typically contains dried chillies, urad, chickpea and sesame seeds. Tamils traditionally use idli podi as a condiment on idlis, dosas and other South Indian dishes.
Ingredients
  • Tamarind(whole) few Piece
  • Coriander Seeds(optional) 1 Tablespoons
  • Urad Dal ½ Cup
  • Pepper Corns ½ Teaspoons
  • Hing Pinch
  • Methi Seeds Pinch
  • Mustard Seeds ½ Teaspoons
  • Red Chilli(Whole) 10 Numbers
  • Chana Dal 1 Cup
  • Garic (optional) few Piece
  • Oil To Fry
  • Salt To Taste
  • Curry Leaves few
Instructions
  1. In a pan put oil ,red chillies ,chana dal,mustard seeds & methi seeds.Mix well .
  2. Add pepper corns & when chana dal gets golden add urad dal,coriander seeds.Cook slowly & well to ensure every indgrediant is cooked well.
  3. Add tamarind,garlic pieces,hing powder,salt & curry leaves to the mixture.Mix well & cook it on a low flame.
  4. As the entire mixture becomes golden in color switch off the flame.Keep mixing till it has cooled down.
  5. Blend the mixture in a blender & add salt if required.
  6. Idli powder is ready to be smeared on idlis .
Recipe by Mithila.net at https://www.mithila.net/veg-recipes/pickles/idli-podi-gun-powder-9664.html