My husband loves this Podi very much and can eat just about any tiffin item with this podi. It was one among the very first items I learnt to make after I got married.
Each one has their own version of this podi. Here I am producing my mother's recipe for this Idli Milagai Podi. My mother used to sometimes pack idlis/uthappams coated with oiled podi for lunch. This used to be the greatest hit not only among my friends but also among my fathers friends. For him she had to pack one more box extra for his friends. She has so many fans for this Podi in the appartment we used to live before marraige. Very often she used goes to others houses to make this podi for them. One of her friends used to call to make this Podi, and sends it to America where her daughter lives.
Idli Milagai Podi
Dry Red Chilli - 2 cups
Urad Dal / Split Black Gram - 1 cup
Channa Dal / Bengal Gram - 1 cup
Moong Dal / Split Peeled Green Gram - 1 cup
Roasted Channa Dal/ Chutnika dal/ Roasted Bengal Gram - 1 cup
Peanuts - 1 cup
Dry Coconut Grated - 1/4 cup
Til / Sesame Seeds - 5 to 6 tb.sp
Tamarind - 1 small lemon sized ball
Asafoetida - 1 tb.sp
Method
- Roast each of the following seperately in one t.sp oil : Red Chillies, Urad dal / Split Black Gram, Channa Dal / Bengal Gram, Moong Dal / Split Peeled Green Gram, Roasted Channa Dal/ Chutnika dal/ Roasted Bengal Gram.
- Roast them in medium/low flame and preferably in a thick bottomed vessel.
- Roast them till the aroma of the dals start coming and till they start changing colours.
- Do not over roast them or under roast them.
- Roast the Peanuts without oil. Remove the skin if they have it.
- Roast the coconut and sesame seeds one at a time without oil.
- Heat the asafoetida and the tamarind a little.
- Let them all cool down.
- Grind all them one by one in a mixer to a coarse powder.
- Mix them together. Add salt.
- Again grind the mixed powder in a mixer, little at a time.
- Store it in a clean and dry bottle. Will stay good for months.
You can also add Fenugreek Leaves, Garlic etc according to your liking. Roast them before adding it to the powder. The measurements I have given the ones which I always take. But you can take it the way you like, you can reduce some dals and just omit some dals depending on the availability and the taste. The compulsory ones are channa dal, urad dal, red chilli, salt, tamarind. Others all you can change it according to the availability and taste.
This podi is going to the Lentils Mela hosted by Ashwini of Ashwini's Spicy Cuisine and to the Colors Of Taste - Powders: Podi's as an Accompaniment event hosted by Smitha of Kadumanga.
Ur podi is totally different Laks. I love podi and idli too :)
ReplyDeleteyesterday I had dosai without podi coz my podi got over... and I was thinking of how good it would have tasted with podi... I was looking for a good milagai podi recipe... I am definitely trying yours :)
ReplyDeleteThats a perfect entry for the event...different from what I'm used to...yours sounds delicious.
ReplyDeletelove the bright red color of your podi.i have never put mung dhal, peanuts in my idli podi. should be very yummy. next time, will try that.
ReplyDeleteLovely Podi...looks delicious...love them...i end up eating more idlis and dosas.
ReplyDeleteLooks so gud...and colourful...a bit different things in the podi for me
ReplyDeleteThanku lakshmi for dropping by my blog and 4 ur wonderful comment!!plz be in touch.idli podi sounds great.u added all the dals.protein-rich podi it is:)we add only channa and urad dal:)will try urs soon.Adding tamarind is also new to me!!
ReplyDeleteWow sounds spicy and yum. Will try this version soon.
ReplyDeleteYour mom should start a Podi business then. I'm sure she'll have regular customers! ;)
ReplyDeleteYour idli podi looks delicious, loved the color of it too ! I have never added peanuts and moong dhal to my idli powder will definitely try the next time :-)
ReplyDeleteDelicious looking podi.
ReplyDeletelooks very good.. we call it chutney pudi!
ReplyDeletemmm...love this..peanuts is a new addition to me..but im sure it will be a wonderful addition!!
ReplyDeleteLakshmi,Thanks for the comment n also following me..I loved ur space..So many dishes,new to me,flavorful ones..:)
ReplyDeleteLove this podi..Mom used to make at home..Now am using MTR wala..I'd love to try this one..:)
Spicy podi,such a nice complement with idlis:)
ReplyDeleteI hope the podi reached U.S safely because I've heard cases where customs ppl create unnecessary nuisance. The podi looks delish!
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ReplyDeleteHI Lakshmi, Thanks for dropping and for following. I am honoured. YOur meligai podi looks lovley. Adding moong dhall and peanuts is new to me.
ReplyDeletelooks so delicious! like to have it with idlis!
ReplyDeleteWow that looks very yummy. Sure will try this.
ReplyDeleteHello Lakshmi..Sorry I couldnt reply you earlier..Regarding ur doubt I first kept the skewers on the grill for 20 min and turned it the other side.I applied some ghee over it and grilled it for another 10-15 min.It depends upon ur oven.Mine is not so fast.Check in between .Hope this would help you.If you have more questions mail me I will definietely mail u .
ReplyDeleteUr podi is bit different from mine..Beautiful photos
tastes great with dosas & Idlis .. love yr pic
ReplyDeleteUr podi is quite different Lakshmi, never used peanuts in idli podis.looks very great..
ReplyDeleteUr podi is quite different tham mine, never used peanuts and dry coconut in idli podis. I love the color..i can imagine the taste..
ReplyDeletethis looks good.. will try it the next time we make idlis at home..hopefully that will b on the weekend.
ReplyDeletehey this is new one to add pea nuts and dry coco nut in milagai podi.. sounds yum dear.
ReplyDeletePeanut addition is new to to me too. My Mum adds very little jaggery to this. I love the flavor of dry coconut! What is idli without molaga podi:)
ReplyDeleteI always wanted to the recipe for this and I am so glad I found it here. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDelete--Priya
Looks great. Chutney podi + coconut oil + idli's yummm :)
ReplyDeleteWe do not add til and peanuts but add some garlic..
useful post. I will try this next time.
ReplyDeletegosh, u just reminded me to make fresh batch of idli podi :)
ReplyDeleteNever added peanut lakshmi...Yummy podi :)
ReplyDeleteEven I have never added peanut in podi, but I am a big peanut fan....will try ur version next time.
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Hi Lakshmi, your recipe is different from mine. I love the addition of tamarind and coconut in this. I think it'll taste great with plain rice and ghee too. Will definitely try this.
ReplyDeleteDifferent podi recipe.would be great to have this right now withh some hot idlies.
ReplyDeletevery useful entry. I have a big problem with chutneys for idly.
ReplyDeleteWonderful blog with some great recipes I can't wait to try.
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your version of podi is very interesting. I add only urad and chana dal and no tamarind. Nice click.
ReplyDeleteMy husband who is from madras keeps mentioning abt Milagai Podi.It is similar to the one we make except for tamarind juice,peanuts and coconut.I will give it a try..It looks so good!
ReplyDeleteHi Lakshmi,Ur podi recipe is great.. I prepared milagai podi for the first time yesterday. it came out to be very spicy.. is there a way to reduce that. I actually saw ur blog today.. i tried a different recipe which had only urad dal,chenna dal,salt and dry red chilli.. it'll be of great help if u can give a solution to reduce the kaaram in my podi.. thanks in advance..
ReplyDeleteI can eat Podi with litterally everything.. So different recipe
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