Idli Milagai Podi – The Iconic “Gunpowder”
Traditional Ingredients:
- Dry red chillies
- Urad dal
- Chana dal
- Sesame seeds
- Asafoetida
- Salt
Preparation:
The dals are dry roasted until golden, chillies until crisp, and sesame until nutty. Everything is cooled, then ground into a coarse powder.
Traditional Pairings:
- Mixed with sesame oil or ghee and served with idli or dosa.
- Sprinkled into podi dosa at tiffin stalls.
- Also paired with rice and ghee/oil.
Modern Pairings:
- Stirred into butter for toast.
- Sprinkled over popcorn or roasted vegetables.
- Mixed into olive oil as a pasta topping.
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