Gun Powder
"This is also known as Idli Mulagapodi. This is a traditional south indian condiment served with idlis and dosas. Mix with little oil, preferably sesame oil, and serve alongside idlis. There are many versions of course, and this is the way made in my home."
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Yields:
-
3 cups
ingredients
- 1 cup Urad Dal
- 1 cup channa dal
- 1 1⁄2 cups dried red chilies (increase according to heat tolerance)
- 1⁄2 cup black sesame seed
- 3⁄4 teaspoon tamarind extract
- 1⁄2 teaspoon asafoetida powder
directions
- Please do not use white sesame seeds as that changes the flavor altogether.
- Dry roast each ingredient separately in a hot pan without oil till well roasted and a nice smell emanates.
- Take care not to burn the ingredients.
- Cool and powder. Add salt finally.
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Live with my family in Chennai, great city, but hot always!!!!!!
Am currently working as a medical transcriptionist but studying Japanese. Hopefully, will be able to make a successful transition into the field of translation.
Happily single, love to cook, love to eat, and try to squeeze in a zillion things in a single day. Want to travel a lot and hopefully will in the future.
