Idli Dosa Milagai Podi Recipe - South Indian Chilli Chutney Powder
A popular South Indian side dish or accompaniment that goes well with Dosas and Idlis. It is the best eaten with sesame oil or ghee and made into a paste or chutney consistency which you can scoop up with idlis and Dosas.
Idli Dosa Milagai Podi or Chilli Chutney Powder is traditionally used in south indian homes and served along with Idlis and Dosas. It is used as a substitute to chutneys or sambar to accompany breakfast dishes like idli or dosai. This powder can be stored in airtight container for days and can be used for multiple purposes. This Podi can be used instead of chilly powder while making other vegetable curry also.
How to use the Idli Dosa Milagai Podi | Chutney Powder: Mix a tablespoon of powder along with gingelly/vegetable oil and serve it as a dip along with idli and dosa.
Serve Idli Dosa Milagai Podi with Homemade Soft Idli Recipe or Ghee Roast Dosa Recipe for breakfast.
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200 grams Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup White Urad Dal (Whole)
- 1 cup Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)
- 1/2 cup Sesame seeds (Til seeds)
- 2 tablespoons Coriander (Dhania) Seeds
- 2 tablespoons Red Chilli powder
- 1 tablespoon Asafoetida (hing)
- 2 tablespoons Salt
How to make Idli Dosa Milagai Podi Recipe - South Indian Chilli Chutney Powder
To begin making the Idli Dosa Chutney Powder Recipe, in a heavy bottomed pan; roast the urad dal and chana dal separately on medium to low heat until lightly browned and crisp.
When you take a bite, the dals should have a crunch. Transfer onto a plate to cool and keep aside.In the same pan, roast the sesame seeds and coriander seeds until the sesame seeds sputters and transfer to a plate to cool and keep aside.
If you are adding the dry red chillies, roast the red chillies until browned and keep aside.
Once all the ingredients are cooled in a food processor grind all the ingredients in batches or together to form a coarse powder.
Finally stir in the asafoetida, salt and red chilli powder .if you used dry red chillies this would have been ground with the lentils.
Store the Idli Dosa Chutney Powder - Milagai Podi air tight containers and use as and when required.
Serve Idli Dosa Milagai Podi with Homemade Soft Idli Recipe or Ghee Roast Dosa Recipe for breakfast.
