Idli Podi (Gunpowder)

Name: Idli Podi (Gunpowder)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tsp oil; 1/2 cup chana dal; 1/4 cup urad dal; 1/4 cup peanut; 1/4 cup roasted chana dal; 10 red chillies; 10 kashmiri red chillies; 1 cup grated coconut; garlic cloves; tamarind pieces; 1 1/2 tsp rock salt; 1/2 tsp asafoetida powder; 1 tsp sugar

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:10min

Aromatic Idli Podi (Gunpowder) made from roasted chana dal, urad dal, peanuts, red chilies, coconut, garlic, and tamarind—blended into a spicy, nutty powder. Perfect with idlis, dosas, rice, and more, this shelf-stable mix transforms simple dishes into flavor-packed delights.

Updated at: Thu, 29 May 2025 11:29:41 GMT