Idly Milagai Podi(Spice Powder)

Idly milagai podi is a flavorful spicy powder made of lentils and red chillies which is an accompaniment for idly and dosa.It can be mixed with generous amount of sesame oil or ghee.My son likes to eat idly with milagai podi,so its a must in my pantry.I make it often and store it and lots of variations can be made.Here is the simple version of milagai podi.

Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity
Red chilly	15-20nos.
Channa dhal(kadalai paruppu)	1cup
Urad dhal(ullutham paruppu)	1cup
Curry leaves	2sprigs
Asafoetida	1/2tsp
Salt	to taste

Method  

                  Roast the red chillies till it becomes crisp and remove it.Then roast the channa dhal,urad dhal in a medium flame to a golden brown color.Now add in the curry leaves and asafoetida and fry it for a while.Let it cool down completely.
Put the red chillies and dhal together and grind it to a coarse powder with salt.
Store it in an air tight container.

Enjoy it with idly....

• Sesame seeds(a tsp) and garlic(3 cloves) can be added for extra flavor and taste.
• Black pepper and cumins seeds can also be added for extra taste.