Fiery Idli Podi: Smoky South Indian Lentil Spice Mix
Idli Podi
25 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
9
Ingredients
Vegan
Diet
Idli Podi is a dry, coarse spice mix made from roasted lentils, dried red chillies, sesame seeds, and a hint of garlic. It has a bold, nutty flavour with a spicy kick and a smoky aroma that instantly lifts any plain dish. Traditionally served with idli or dosa along with a drizzle of ghee or sesame oil, it also works well as a topping for rice or even as a flavour booster in stir-fries and curries.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
1 cupUrad dal (husked black gram)
1/4 cupChana dal (split Bengal gram)
20-25Dried red chillies
15 smallGarlic cloves (with skin)
1/4 cupCurry leaves
2 tbspWhite sesame seeds
PinchAsafoetida (hing)
to tasteRock salt
1/2 tspOil