IDLI MILAGAI PODI .... ELLU MILAGAI PODI/இட்லி மிளகாய் பொடி...எள்ளு மிளகாய் பொடி ....A short video

  Here is a detailed video on how to prepare Idli Milagai Podi / Ellu milagai podi  at home....
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For the detailed recipe click on the link below...

Idli Milagai Podi

FRIED PODI IDLI

Here is a tasty any time snack /starter which can be prepared effortlessly....

It is a nice way to use up your leftover idlis too...

In fact,refrigerated idlis are better if used for this dish as they tend to by dry and they absorb less  oil when fried...

Do you know...now a days ,these are served as starters in dinner banquets and these are more sought after than other fancy ones...


INGREDIENTS

• REFRIGERATED IDLIS(preferably mini idlis) 
• IDLI MILAGAAI PODI
• OIL FOR FRYING 
• SALT TO TASTE( OPTIONAL)

METHOD

• You can use mini idlis to get  neat bite sized pieces of starters or you can cut regular ones into small pieces.
• Heat the oil in a pan.
• Deep fry the idlis till golden brown.
• Keep the milagaai podi in a shallow dish .Add some salt  if needed.
• Now toss the fried idlis in the podi till they are coated well.
• Serve as starters with a dip of coconut chutney or they can be had as they are as they are well coated with idli milagaai podi.

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IDLI MILAGAAI PODI /IDLI CHILLI POWDER

No South Indian breakfast is complete

without idlis or dosas ...

And when you are too busy to whip up

side dishes like chutneys and sambars,

the ever popular Idli milagaai podi

(idli chilli powder) is the savior! 

and a tasty and healthy option too!

INGREDIENTS

• DESKINNED URAD DHAL- 1 CUP
• CHANNA DHAL-1 CUP
• DESKINNED SESAME SEEDS-3/4 CUP
• RED CHILLIES- 2 - 3 CUPS
• ASAFOETIDA POWDER -1 TEASPOON
• SALT TO TASTE (APPROX 1/2  CUP)

METHOD

• Roast the dals,chillies and sesame seeds seperately .
• Cool.
• Add asafoetida powder and sugar.
• Powder them coarsely one by one.
• Mix the powders thoroughly.
• Store in airtight containers.
• Serve mixed with sesame oil as an accompaniment to idlis,dosas,uthappams etc.