IDLY MILAGAI PODI

Ingredients:

Channa dal - 1 cup

Orid dal(skinned & whole) - 1 cup

Raw rice - 1/2 cup

Red chilli - 8-10

Peppercorns - 4-5

Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp

Salt - to taste

Method:

Roast channa dal,orid dal and raw rice separately without oil until golden brown. Keep aside and cool.

Similarly roast red chilli and peppercorn. Keep aside and cool.

Grind roasted channa, orid, rice, red chillies and peppercorn to semi-coarse to fine powder.

Add in asafoetida and salt and pulse for few more secs so that eveything mixes together well.

Store in air-tight container.

Mix this powder/podi with sesame oil and serve with idly or dosa.