Idli Milagai podi/GunPowder

There are umpteen versions of idli podi/milagai podi.This version is my mom's.

When Iam lazy to the core,I would skip making chutney :) and this is my saviour.



Ingredients:



Split black gram dal/Urad dal - 1/2 cup(I used the one with skin on.This gives a nice aroma to the powder)



Channa dal - 1/4 cup



Sesame seeds(White or black) - 1/3 cup



Dry red chillies - 15(increase or decrease the number according to your spice level)



Asafoetida - 1/2 tsp



Salt to taste



Sesame oil/Gingelly oil - 2tbsp



Method:



In a heavy bottomed pan dry roast the sesame seeds.Add 2 tbsp of oil and roast the urad dal and channa dal until they slightly brown.

Then slightly roast the dry red chillies.

Add the asafoetida and required amount of salt.







Grind into a coarse powder.

Optionally a little bit of tamarind and jaggery can be added while grinding.

Mix with little bit of gingelly oil and serve with idli or dosas.