Idli podi

RECIPE

Idli Podi is a type of coarse spice powder that is utilized in Indian cuisine. It is basically a mixture of ground dry spices that usually contains urad dal, dried red chillies, chickpeas, salt, and sesame seeds. It can be applied to food directly as a type of condiment or it can be used as a side condiment or dipping dish. If you use it as a dipping condiment, pour a teaspoon of idli podi on your plate, add sesame oil and mix in more idli powder and start dipping your dosa or idli in it.

INGREDIENTS

Idli Podi
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  • ¼ cup sesame seeds
  • 3 tsp LOS OLIVARES Extra Light Olive Oil
  • 15-20 Kashmiri red chilli
  • 1 handful curry leaves
  • ¼ cup chana dal
  • ½ cup urad dal
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp asafoetida
  • Salt to taste
  • Others Ingredients
  • 1 tsp ghee
  • Leftover idlis

HOW TO COOK IDLI PODI

FOR PODI

1

Add sesame seeds in a heavy bottomed pan

2

Dry roast till they turn golden brown.

3

Keep aside.

4

Add 2 tsp LOS OLIVARES Extra Ligth Olive Oil.

5

Cook the dried red chillies till they puff up.

6

Add a few curry leaves.

 

7

Sauté till they turn crisp.

8

Set aside and allow to cool.

9

Add a tea spoon more oil.

10

Sauté chana dal and urad dal till they turn golden brown.

11

Transfer mixture to a blender.

12

Blend to a coarse powder.

FOR PODI IDLI

1

Add a teaspoon of LOS OLIVARES virgin olive oil to a tawa or frying pan.

2

Coat the leftover idli once the ghee melts.

3

Warm the idlis on both sides by flipping occasionally.

4

Add the prepared podi.

5

Toss and coat the idlis with podi on both sides.

6

Fry the idli in LOS OLIVARES virgin olive oil for 1 minute.

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