Name: Nellai Milagai Podi\Idly Podi recipe by Shyamala Kumar at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 50
Ingredients: Black urad dhal (splitted) - 1 cup; Channa dhal- ½ cup; Sesame seeds/Til- ¼ cup; Dry red chilies 25-30; Asafoetida/Hing 2-3 tsp; Curry leaves- 2-6 twigs, torn into pieces; Salt to taste; Sugar - 1/2 tsp (optional); Sesame/Til oil 1-2 tsp (for roasting)

ABOUT Nellai Milagai Podi\Idly Podi RECIPE

Nellai Milagai Podi\Idly Podi is an appetizing, flavourful and quintessential condiment in all the South Indian households and eateries that goes well with idly, dosa and upma varieties.

Ingredients Serving: 50

Black urad dhal (splitted) - 1 cup
Channa dhal- ½ cup
Sesame seeds/Til- ¼ cup
Dry red chilies 25-30
Asafoetida/Hing 2-3 tsp
Curry leaves- 2-6 twigs, torn into pieces
Salt to taste
Sugar - 1/2 tsp (optional)
Sesame/Til oil 1-2 tsp (for roasting)

Instructions

Roast black urad dhal, channa dhal, sesame seeds, dry red chilies and curry leaves one by one with little amount of oil till crisp and golden in colour.
Bring it to room temperature and grind it into a coarse powder along with asafoetida, sugar and salt. You can grind it finely also if your family prefers that way.
Transfer it to a large bowl and mix well.
Store it in an airtight container to keep the flavours intact and can be served as an accompaniment for idli, dosa and upma varieties. This recipe stays fresh for 2 to 3 months.

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