Idli Podi is a coarse mixture of ground dry spices that typically contains dried chillies, urad, chickpea and sesame seeds. Tamils traditionally use idli podi as a condiment on idlis, dosas and other South Indian dishes. Idli Podi is a must to have with all kinds of Idlis and is part od spice powders in any south Indian homeshttp://www.vahrehvah.com/idli-podi-gun-powderIngredients 1 cup Chana dal1 tbsp Coriander seeds(optional)few 0 Curry leavesfew piece Garlic (optional) pinch Hing pinch Methi seeds1/2 t sp Mustard seeds to fry Oil1/2 tsp Peppercorns10 number Red chilli(Whole) to taste Saltfew piece Tamarind(whole)1/2 cup Urad dal Directions • 1. In a pan put oil ,red chillies ,chana dal,mustard seeds & methi seeds.Mix well . 2. Add peppercorns & when chana dal gets golden add urad dal,coriander seeds.Cook slowly & well to ensure every ingredient is cooked well. 3. Add tamarind,garlic pieces,hing powder,salt & curry leaves to the mixture.Mix well & cook it on a low flame. 4. As the entire mixture becomes golden in color switch off the flame.Keep mixing till it has cooled down. 5. Blend the mixture in a blender & add salt if required. 6.Idli powder is ready to be smeared on idlis "Reach vahrehvah at - Website - http://www.vahrehvah.com/ Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=vahchef Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VahChef.SanjayThumma Twitter - https://twitter.com/vahrehvah Google Plus - https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116066497483672434459 Flickr Photo - http://www.flickr.com/photos/23301754@N03/ Linkedin - http://lnkd.in/nq25sW Picasa Photos- http://picasaweb.google.com/118141140815684791742 Stumleupon http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/vahrehvah Tumblr http://vahrehvah.tumblr.com/ Blogger - http://vahrehvah.blogspot.in/"
