• Idli milagai podi with peanuts
  • Thengai milagai podi

  Preparation Time : 5 mins | Cooking Time : 20 Mins | Yields: 1 and 1/2 cup

     Channa dal   1/2 cup      Whole Urad dal   1/2 cup (black or white)      Red chili   15- 20      Sesame seeds| ellu  3 tblsp      Oil    1 tsp      Asafoetida   2 pinches      Salt    to taste                                               Video of how to make Idli milagai podi

                                         

Method

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METHOD:

  • In a pan add oil and add the channa dal.
  • Roast till it becomes golden brown.
  • Keep it aside.
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  • Add the urad dal now. You can use black one or white one.
  • Black ones gives an enhanced taste.
  • Roast till emits a nice aroma.
  • Keep this aside.
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  • Now add the red chilies.
  • Roast this for few minutes without getting ¬†burnt.
  • Keep this aside.
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  • Add the sesame seeds.
  • You can use black sesame seeds too.
  • Fry this till it starts crackle. Be careful not to get this burnt.
  • Switch off the flame.
  • Add the asafoetida and salt to this.
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  • Mix well and keep it aside.
  • Allow all the roasted ingredients to cool completely.
  • If you are adding sugar add it now.
  • Powder everything finely in a mixie.
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  • If you like it coarse,u can go for it.
  • Store it in a airtight container.
  • Enjoy with idli/dosai by adding sesame oil to it.
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