Discover more recipes with these ingredients
Idli Podi: Indian Spicy Lentil Condiment [Vegan]
Idli Podi is a pretty standard accompaniment to most South Indian breakfasts, especially with idly and dosa as a dipping condiment — and curiously, it’s great on toast, too! It is a simple combination of roasted lentils and chilis, ground to a coarse powder, and mixed with sesame oil before... Read More
Ingredients You Need for Idli Podi: Indian Spicy Lentil Condiment [Vegan]
How to Prepare Idli Podi: Indian Spicy Lentil Condiment [Vegan]
- Over low-medium heat, roast each of the lentils separately in a few drops of oil until the lentils turn light brown and become fragrant.
- Roast sesame seeds without oil until slightly browned.
- Add long red chilis and curry leaves in what oil remains in the pan until the chilis are browned and curry leaves dark green and crisp.
- Add salt and asafoetida on the warm ingredients. Let everything cool completely.
- Grind all the ingredients in pulses until slightly coarse.
- Spread out on a plate to dry and cool. Store in an air-tight container for a month.
Notes
Yields 1 cup.






for step 1: pan fry uncooked lentils? or cooked lentils?