Idli Milagai podi

Idli milagai podi is a spicy dal powder ,goes well with idlies,dosais.This is a very traditional side dish for south Indian tiffins.Every hotel has this spicy powder as a default side dish for idlies and dosais.When mixed with sesame oil,it becomes a delicacy.This particular recipe is from my mom.she is a queen in making podis.Adding peanuts and sesame seeds ,makes it  flavourfull.

Recipe Source: My mom

Ingredient: 
1.Urad dal              -        1 cup
2.Chana dal            -        1 cup
3.Red chillies         -        15 to 20
4,Pepper corns       -        1 tsp
5.Sesame seeds      -        1 tbsp
6.Peanuts                -        1/4 cup
7.Curry leaves        -        a hand ful
8.Hing                     -        a pinch

Method:
* Take a pan,add  little oil.
* Slowly roast all the ingredients to golden brown.
* Cool the ingredients completely.
* Grind the ingredients to a coarse powder.
* Add hing and salt.Mix it well.
* Store it in a air tight container.

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Peanut and Sesame Podi - Very apt for Idlies and dosais

 Peanuts are everyone's favourite.When it is added as a ingredient,for idli podi,then it tastes too gud.One of my friend used to bring it along with idlies ,during my school days.We used to finish her box immediately.But I dont know the exact proportion of this podi.When I saw the recipe in "En Veetu Kitchen" ,by Priya Vaasu,then I thought ,I wud surely try this recipe.To my surprise, my hubby loved it.We enjoyed with idlies.
 Thank u Priya ,for ur recipe..Just add gingely oil and serve with idlies or dosais.

Ingredients;
1.Peanuts                    -             1 cup
2.Sesame seeds          -              1/4 cup
3.Chana dal                -              2 tbsp
4.Red chillies             -              6 to 7
5.Curry leaves            -              few
6.Hing                         -             a pinch
7.Salt                           -              as required

Method;
* Take a pan., dry roast the ingredients except hing .
* Let it cool for some time .
* Grind it to a coarse pwdr after adding hing.
* Enjoy adding  gingely oil,with hot idlies or dosai.

* Hot rice is also apt for this pwdr.

* Mix it with gingely oil along with this pwdr for rice.

Note:
To make it more flavourful, we can also, add a tsp of pepper and cumin seeds along with other ingredients.

Rasam Powder

My rasam pwdr got over and I thought of buying it.Though there are so many different varieties available in the market, the home made version is the best.Immediately , with the grace of vonage, called mom and she gave me this recipe.It has more flavor and taste. Just add a little rasam pwdr to the rasam before bringing it to boil, ur rasam will feel like heaven.The measurements are for small quantity only, bcoz I prefer to ground it whenever necessary.Bcoz large quantity rasam pwdr may loose its flavor when days pass by.But if u want to ground it in large quantity, just double the measurements.



Freshly grounded pwdr!!!

 Ingredients:
1.Pepper corns        -   1/2 cup
2.Cumin seeds         -   1/2 cup
3.Toor dal               -    1/4 cup
4.Coriander seeds   -     1/4 cup
5.Red chillies          -     5 to 7



Ingredients for rasam pwdr.

 Method:
* Dry roast all the ingredients and cool it  for some time.
* Throw the roasted mixture into the blender and grind it as shown.
* Store it in a airtight container and use it when u r preparing rasam.

Note:
 Just chk my rasam post for ur reference.
Homemade Curry Powder

Multi purpose masala pwdr

This multi purpose pwder can be used in many dishes,with some variations. Keep this pwder handy and it will help u in all emergancies.It has a longer shelf life.Just saute vegetales and sprinkle some pwder , an instant mix rice is ready.I will post every dish in my blog in future.

Ingredients:
1.Red chillies            -   10
2.Coriander               -   2 tbsp
3.Chana dal               -   1 tbsp
4.Urad dal                 -    1 tbsp
5.Fenugreek seeds     -   1/4 tbsp
6.Cumin seeds           -    1 tbsp

Method:
* Dry roast all the ingredients and grind it in the blender.
* For bisibelabath , just add coconut to the pwder, as shown below.

* For puliyodharai, just grind it coarsely with sesame seeds as shown below.

* For other rice like,capsicum masala rice and brinjal rice , just saute them in the pan of oil and sprinkle the powder. Add to the steamed rice.
Homemade Curry Powder