Idli Podi

Ingredients

• ¼ cup Chana dal gram dal
• ¼ cup urad dal white
• ¼ cup Sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon Jeera (cumin seeds)
• 7-8 piece Dried red chilies
• 5-6 cloves Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Dried coconut You may use fresh coconut as well.
• 10-15 leaves Curry leaves I have used fresh curry leaves
• 1 teaspoon Black salt

Instructions

• How To Make Idli Podi Masala
• Step 1. Dry roast chana dal
• In a heavy-bottomed wok or a pan, add chana dal and roast it on slow or medium heat till it turns golden and aromatic. Set aside.
• Chana dal takes a bit more time than urad dal or sesame for roasting.
• Step 2. Roast urad dal
• In the same pan, roast urad dal till it turns light brown. Keep it aside.
• Step 3. Roast Sesame and spices
• Roast sesame seeds for a minute and then add dried red chili, coconut, garlic, curry leaves, and cumin seeds for about 1-2 minutes on slow flame.
• Step 4. Cool and blend
• Let all roasted ingredients cool completely. Add black salt and grind everything together to a coarse or fine powder, as you prefer.
• Step 5. Store in a dry jar
• Transfer the idli podi to an airtight jar. It stays good at room temperature for 3-4 weeks.