Idli Miligai Podi

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   In a pan add oil and both lentils/daal.

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   Roast till they become red in color.

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   Now remove the roasted daal from the pan and keep aside.

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   Add sesame seeds, coriander seeds and peppercorns in the pan and dry roast till they give a nice aroma.

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   Remove from the pan and keep aside

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   Add 1 tsp of oil in the pan and add red chilies and roast for a minute on low heat.

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   Add curry leaves and asafoetida and stir for few seconds and remove from the pan.

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   Let the ingredients cool down completely.

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   Grind the roasted ingredients, jaggary, salt and tamarind in the mixer to make a coarse powder.

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    Store in an air tight jar.

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    Serving suggestions-Mix with little ghee or sesame oil or use just as a dry powder to serve with idli,dosa or vada.

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    NOTE-

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    Addition of jaggary and tamarind is optional,depends on individual taste and preference, taste great both ways.

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