DISH NAME : IDLI MILAGAI PODI (GUN POWDER) (CHUTNEY POWDER)

Preparation Time : 15 minutes

Cooking Time : 15 minutes

Description

Milagai podi , also known as idli podi, is a coarse spice powder which is a mixture of ground dried chilis, black gram dal bengal gram dal, salt and sesame seeds. Some people add dried coconut(kopra) also.This powder is also called gunpowder, maybe because of it's spiciness.Every South Indian household has their own version of chutney powder. This powder, is mixed with either coconut or sesame oil to be eaten with idlis and dosas.

Note

1) I used Kashmiri chillies as it is less spicy.
2) When adding peppercorns, crush lightly, otherwise it will splutter on face.
3) If salt is added earlier, the mix will turn mushy.

Method

1) In a heavy bottomed pan, heat sesame oil.
2) Add chillies and fry till they puff up. Remove.
3) In the same pan, add bengal gram dal & fry till almost golden brown. Remove & keep aside. Once removed from heat, the gram will continue browning a little more.
4) Now add black gram dal & fry till almost golden brown. Remove & keep aside.
5) Now fry curry leaves, till it turns crisp. Remove.
6) Now fry sesame seeds & peppercorns till it starts spluttering, remove from fire.
7) Add turmeric powder & asafoetida powder to the fried ingredients.
8) Let the fried ingredients cool slightly, then powder coarsely.
9) In the last blending, add salt according to taste and blend. Add little at first & adjust accordingly.

Serving Suggestions

Mix with either sesame oil or coconut oil when serving with idlis or dosas.