Idli Podi   - aka – Gun powder

  This is not the exact way of doing it,but I prefer this method as I can add the ingredients I prefer .This recipe was given to me by my sister and she called it emergency podi. I use this all the time since I can make it in a matter of minutes and it is also a favourite for my family and friends.So here goes

Ingredients:

Sambhar powder – about three tbspns

Asfotida/hing  - about half a tsp

Raw rice – one tspn

Garlic – about three cloves,lightly crushed

Curry leaves – a few sprigs

Channa dal – about one tbspn

Urad dal – about one tbspn

Salt to taste

Method:

Heat a small kadai and when it is hot add a tsp of oil. Then add the curry leaves,garlics,channa and urad dals,raw rice and roast them until a light golden shade. Now add all the powders to it and mix well.Take it off the heat ,add salt and let it cool.

Once cool,dry grind it into a fine or coarse powder as you wish.

Bon Appetit!