Idli Milagai Podi

Ingredients in order of use

1/2 cup chana dal
1 cup red chilis (adjust to taste)
1 cup urad dal
1 tsp black pepper (optional)
2 tbsp dried curry leaves
1/8 cup white sesame seeds
1/4 tsp asafoetida

Baby Steps

Dry roast ingredients adding one at a time to equalize the amount of roasting to a lovely dark gold!

Roasting sequence and timing (rough):

Add chana to hot pan
3 minutes later add chilis
2 minutes later add urad and black pepper
2 minutes later add curry leaves
Add white sesame seeds when roasted items are golden in color
Stir well for 1 minute to roast sesame
Add asafoetida and remove from heat. Stir well.

Add salt to taste after roasting.

Grind to consistency desired.

Keeps well in freezer for eons!

Enjoy!