Molagapodi (Chutney Powder, Gunpowder)
A great accompanyment with Idli and Dosa, this podi (coarse powder) is quite a regular affair at every South Indian household. Can be stored for a few months.
Ingredients:
1 cup - urad daal
1 cup - channa daal
8 to 10 - red chillies
1 tbsp - white sesame seeds, dry roasted
1tsp - hing powder
1inch piece of tamarind
a small piece - jaggery (optional)
salt to taste
1 tsp - oil
1 cup - urad daal
1 cup - channa daal
8 to 10 - red chillies
1 tbsp - white sesame seeds, dry roasted
1tsp - hing powder
1inch piece of tamarind
a small piece - jaggery (optional)
salt to taste
1 tsp - oil
Method:
Roast the daals together in a teaspoon of oil, till golden brown.
Add red chillies and roast for two minutes.
Add the tamarind, hing powder, sesame seeds, jaggery and salt. Let it cool completely.
Grind the mixture coarsely.
Store in an airtight container.
While serving mix 1 tbsp powder with ½ tsp sesame oil and serve as an accompaniment for idlis and dosas. Note: Can be stored for two to three months.
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