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Idli milagai podi recipe, How to make idli podi

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Idli milagai podi recipe
Idli podi or Ulutham paruppu milagai podi,how we call it is a dry spicy powder mixed with ghee or sesame oil, used as an accompaniment for Idli and dosas…This is the authentic recipe which I learnt from my mother,she in-turn learnt from my grandmother…..  In my in- laws side also same,except some few changes… This is so very different from store bought powder. This is very aromatic, flavorful, spicy and tasty powder a lot better than the store bought one.
Idli milagai podi

Idli Milagai Podi recipe

Recipe Cuisine: Indian  |  Recipe Category: Breakfast
Prep Time: 5 mins    |  Cook time: 15 mins    |  Makes: 1 & 1/4 cups

Ingredients

Urad dal – 1/2 cup

Channa dal – 1/4 cup

Red chillies – 20

Asafetida – 1/4 tsp

Sesame seeds – 1 tsp

Coconut, grated (optional)- 1 tbsp

Raw rice (optional) – 1 tsp

Oil – 2 tsp

Salt – As needed

Method:

  1. Roast all the ingredients with oil,except salt (coconut separately) till golden brown and cool down.

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  2. Grind first red chillies and salt first and then add the other ingredients and grind to a fine or little coarse powder…how I  like!

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  3. Enjoy this podi,obviously with idly or sprinkle this magic over thin dosa spread with ghee!! Nei Podi dosai anyone?

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Notes

  • The colour will be brighter only if you use chilli as mentioned.
  • Also if powdered into more fine powder, colour may tend to become pale.
  • Always first grind red chillies frist. Then add the dal to get a coarse perfect texture.
  • My Mother in law adds a sprig of curry leaves while roasting and grind it along for a great flavor.
  • Asafoetida is the main flavoring ingredient to give the authentic flavor in this.

This stays good for a month if handled properly. Store in an airtight container…

Idli podi recipe

DAHI KADHI Contribution from Sangeeta

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Ingredients

Sour curd/Dahi – 1 cup

Besan/gram flour – 1 1/2 tblsp

Tomato cut into cubes – 1

Ginger Chopped – 1 tsp

Red chilli powder – 1 tsp

Green chillies – 2 nos

Salt – As needed

Turmeric – 1/8 tsp

Method

  1. Whisk the curd well, add besan ,salt,turmeric to make a smooth consistency ,add 1 cup of water and mix well .

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  2. Heat a kadai and add the tadka items in order,followed by ginger,green chillies  and tomatoes.

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  3. Fry till tomatoes becomes mushy,then add the red chilli powder and pour the whisked curd mixture and stir well.

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  4. At one stage as it boils,it raises up as shown in the picture,then stir it well in low flame and boil.
  5. Boil till the oil floats on to the top,you can smell the aroma all over the house!
  6. Transfer to the serving bowl,Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with rice!

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Comments

  44. The idli podi looks fantastic. Idli or dosai with podi is an all time favorite.
    I have one question about the kadhi. Does boiling the curd mixed with besan make it break? Yours looks perfect. I always have this nagging doubt.

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  50. hi indosungod,

    Regarding your doubt in kadhi, when the kadhi comes at the boiling stage it looks its breaking but you have keep stirring it continuously and keep the gas in slow and allow it to boil for 10-15 mins.

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  60. If i have mentioned 1 cup(that holds 250 ml) and 6 red chillies in a recipe, for example,if you take 1/2 cup(that holds 125ml) then you have to reduce the red chillies according to that,hope you will keep that in mind…you can take it but adjust other ingredient quantity as needed too … 🙂

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  64. Hi raks, I have been visiting your website for 6months now and your pictures for the dishes really tempt me to cook . Thanks for your efforts. I have a quick question. I made dahi kadi yesterday and on adding besan+curd mixture to the tomatoes, my kadi started to thicken and it never rose as shown in your pcitures. Not sure what went wrong. Appreciate if you could help.

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  74. Thank you so much for this podi recipe. This was what we would most look forward to while eating at a restaurant. And now we get to have it at home!

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  94. Well what can I say you are my life saver…whatever be the dish your recipes rock and I got to prepare the idli podi with your recipe which tastes just like my mom's…No amount of thank you's will suffice so am sending loads and loads of hugs and loves:-*:)

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