Idli Molaga Podi

Lazy to make chutney for breakfast...then this podi(powder) is the saviour!My LM loves this...dosa and idli are side dishes for her..its the podi that she wants :) Its also healthy in a way as its mainly lentils' mixed -roasted and powdered with spices.

There are many variations to this podi but we make this basic simple one at home.

You need

Kadala parupu/Bengal Gram lentils 1 measure

Urad dal/white lentils 1 measure

Peeled Garlic pods 8-10(you can add more)

Dried red chillies 5( as per your spice requirement)

Curry leaves 3 4 sprigs

Asoefetida a generous pinch

Cumin seeds 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Sesame seed oil 1 tablespoon

• In a heavy based pan, dry roast the lentils/dals.Set aside to cool.
• Next add the sesame seed oil and once it heats, add the garlic,cumin seeds,curry leaves and red chillies.( add one by one and set it aside to cool)
• Once all the lentils and spices have cooled down, add the salt and powder it in the blender.
• Serve with idlis or dosas.You need to mix the podi with sesame oil and serve.

I had posted the fried idlis recipe sometime back.I recently tried a tiny addition to the fried idlis and tasted good.I added this podi to the fried idlis at the result was pleasing!

•  Enjoy your idlis with tasty podi!