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Molaga Podi | Idli Podi | Gunpowder

  • Published On February 11, 2020
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  • Prep Time
    10 to 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time
    10 Minutes
  • Difficulty Level
    Intermediate

Molaga Podi | Idli Podi | Gunpowder is a flavourful and yummy dry chutney. 

Molaga Podi | Idli Podi | Gunpowder is a traditional dry chutney. This chutney powder goes well with Idli or dosa or hot rice by adding a little sesame oil or ghee to it. It is simply amazing chutney that you can carry while traveling or in the tiffin box. You can easily prepare this chutney and store it for a longer time. Moreover, it is an aromatic and flavourful dry chutney. It is made using Bengal gram, black gram without the skin, sesame seeds, and some spices. Hence it is a healthy protein and iron-rich chutney. So, try to make this gunpowder at home and enjoy it with your family.

This podi was prepared by Durga Amma – a lovely Grandmom from Tamil Nadu.

Tips and Suggestions by Mom Chef:-

  • Use dry red chillies and jaggery according to your taste. You can use less spicy red chillies as well.
  • First of all grind the roasted lentils/dal then add then other ingredients to grind.
  • Store this dry chutney in an airtight container. It can be stored for several months.
  • Serve this chutney with Idli | soft spongy idli or Dosa | Plain Dosa | Sada Dosa or with hot steamed rice.

For more such exciting recipes like Molaga Podi | Idli Podi | Gunpowder, please click on the following links:

  1. Peanut Chutney Powder | Andhra Style Gunpowder
  2. Coconut Chutney
  3. Atta Dosa | Instant Wheat Dosa

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Ingredients

  • Bengal Gram/Chana Dal - 1 Cup
  • Black gram without skin/Urad Dal - 1 Cup
  • Dry Red Chilli - 15 or as per taste
  • White Sesame Seeds/Til - 1/2 Cup
  • Asafoetida/Hing - 1/2 Teaspoon
  • Grated Jaggery/Gud - 2 Tablespoon or as per taste
  • Salt - as per taste
  • Oil - 1 Teaspoon
  • Ghee/Clarified Butter OR Sesame Oil - as required for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a kadai.
  2. Add dry red chillies and saute on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes or until roasted. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Then, add bengal gram, urad dal/black gram without skin in the same kadai. Roast on a low flame. Once it is aromatic, take out on a plate.
  4. Add white sesame seeds and roast on a low flame. Once roasted and spluttering, transfer to the plate. Allow all the ingredients to cool completely.
  5. In a grinder jar, add roasted lentils and dry red chillies. Grind them into a coarse powder.
  6. Then, add sesame seeds, asafoetida, jaggery, and salt. Grind to make a fine powder.
  7. Take a serving plate and put a few idlis on it. Then, put some podi powder alongside them. Make a hole in the centre of the podi and pour a little sesame oil or ghee.
  8. Delicious and healthy 'Molaga Podi | Idli Podi | Gunpowder' is ready to be served.
  • Servings : 10 to 12
  • Ready in : 20 to 25 Minutes
  • Special Category : Healthy Food

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