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Spicy Idli Podi

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 0.25 cup Urad dal (Black gram)
  • 0.25 cup Moong dal (Green gram)
  • 0.25 cup Bengal gram (Channa dal)
  • 4 -6 Long dry red chillis (4 medium heat / 6 high heat)
  • 0.5 tsp Asafoetida powder
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (black or white)
  • 2 tbsp curry leaves (optional)
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Over low-medium heat, roast each of the lentils separately in a few drops of oil until the lentils turn light brown and become fragrant.
  2. Roast sesame seeds without oil until slightly browned.
  3. Add long red chillies and curry leaves in what oil remains in the pan until the chillies are browned and curry leaves dark green and crisp.
  4. Add salt and asafoetida on the warm ingredients. Let everything cool completely.
  5. Grind all the ingredients in pulses until slightly coarse.
  6. Spread out in a plate to dry and cool. Store in an air-tight container for a month.