Idli Dosa Milagai Podi Recipe - South Indian Chilli Chutney Powder

Steps

1. 1To begin making the Idli Dosa Chutney Powder Recipe, in a heavy bottomed pan; roast the urad dal and chana dal separately on medium to low heat until lightly browned and crisp.
2. 2When you take a bite, the dals should have a crunch. Transfer onto a plate to cool and keep aside.In the same pan, roast the sesame seeds and coriander seeds until the sesame seeds sputters and transfer to a plate to cool and keep aside.
3. 3If you are adding the dry red chillies, roast the red chillies until browned and keep aside.
4. 4Once all the ingredients are cooled in a food processor grind all the ingredients in batches or together to form a coarse powder.
5. 5Finally stir in the asafoetida, salt and red chilli powder .if you used dry red chillies this would have been ground with the lentils.
6. 6Store the Idli Dosa Chutney Powder - Milagai Podi air tight containers and use as and when required.
7. 7Serve Idli Dosa Milagai Podi with Homemade Soft Idli Recipe or Ghee Roast Dosa Recipe for breakfast.