Sunday, March 23, 2014

Idli (Peanut)Podi

We are a huge fan of nuts and peanut is always a favorite. I once made this podi for idli when I ran out of my stock of idli podi that my mom makes. After a long break, I thought of making this podi when my girl made a request and also to have a variety because Idli podi is always in need here. This is really flavorful and goes well with idli or dosa and even used to season the fried idlis.



INGREDIENTS:
Makes 3 cups.

Channa Dal - 1 cup
Urad Dal - 1/2 cup
Peanuts - 1/4 cup
Sesame Seeds - 2 tblsp
Dried Red Chilly - 6
Pepper Corn - 1 tblsp
Asafoetida - 1 tsp
Jeera - 1/2 tsp
Salt
Oil for roasting



METHOD:

  Heat a pan and add few drops of oil. Add the channa dal and roast until golden brown. Likely roast the urad dal, sesame seeds and peanuts separately.Then in the same pan roast the dried chillies, pepper corn, jeera and asafoetida. Grind them into a coarse powder. Cool it completely and store in an airtight container.

PS: You can also roast 2 tblsp grated coconut and grind with this. Also add 2 pods garlic if you like the flavor. If your dried chilly is not that hot you can add more into your recipe. Also substitute channa dal with toor dal which is really fine. Inspired by Sailusfood blog.

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