Idli Podi is a spice powder mixed with clarified butter (ghee) or coconut oil and served with idli or dosa. They are types of bread prepared in southern part of India.
I have shown you idli Podi served ppwith Dosa.
It tastes really yummy.
Preparation Time:15 minutes
Roasting time : 20-25 minutes
Total time: 40–50 minutes
Ingredients:
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1 Cup Bengal Gram(Chana Dal)
1 Cup Black Gram(Urad Dal)
1/2 cup sesame seeds(til)
15 – 16 red chillies
2 tbsp clarified butter (ghee)
1 tsp jaggery
1 tsp Asafoetida (Hing)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds(methi)
2 tsp Salt
Instructions:
1) Take a pan, heat it and add the gram( Chana Dal ) and 1 tbsp of clarified butter, roast it for 7-8 minutes on medium to low flame.
2) Add 1 cup of Urad Dal and continue roasting for another 7-8 minutes.
3) Transfer the roasted Dal to grinder and let it cool.
4) Add clarified butter to the pan, add black pepper and fenugreek seeds to it. After a minute or two they start changing the colour, then add red chillies. Roast them well till the entire moisture goes and their flavour is enhanced. Transfer it to grinder and let it cool.
5) Now to the pan, add sesame seeds and Roast till they turn golden , then off the gas and let it cool in the pan it self.
6) Now once the roasted ingredients in the jar cools down to room temperature, Grind it to powder.
7) Now add rest of the ingredients -Asafoetida (hing), jaggery, Salt and sesame seeds.
8) Grind it to fine powder and let it cool. Transfer the extra powder to air tight container.
You can mix the powder with clarified butter and serve hot with hot Dosas or Idlis . This CHUTNEY is really handy for busy life of Metro Cities.
Note:
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1) Roasting of Bengal gram and black gram defines the taste of PODI ( Powder CHUTNEY).
2) Red chillies can be adjusted as per your taste.
3) Salt can be adjusted as per your requirement.
Benefits:
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1)Bengal gram provides energy, excellent source of vegetarian protein, keeps your heart healthy, Diabetic friendly, Improves Insulin Response, Lowers Blood Pressure, High Fiber, helps in Weight loss.
2)Asafoetida or hing is an age-old medicine for stomach problems including gas, bloating, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), intestinal worms and flatulence; thanks to its anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties that help alleviate such health issues.
3)Black gram( urad dal) helps to reduce cholesterol and improves cardiovascular health. Moreover, if you are feeling lethargic and lack energy, then have black gram. It is one of the healthy pulses for vegetarians as it boosts energy in the body and has rich iron content which fights several health issues.
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