Kanchipuram Idli Podi is an authentic Tamil Nadu Condiment made specially for the Kanchipuram Idlis. While we do have a stock of regular Molaga Podi, this condiment is prepared fresh while making these Idlis.
When it comes to spicy podis to serve with Idlis or Dosas, Molaga Podi is the most delicious side dish. I am very partial to the Kandi Podi that Amma makes. I can have this Kandi Podi with anything and everything. We make this condiment specially for Kanchipuram Idli. This is little coarse in nature, you can mix it with ghee or Oil.
This spicy dal podi tastes great with regular idlis as well. Hubby dear is very fond of this combination and keeps asking us to repeat. Though we have different condiments popular in our South Indian Cuisine, its always good to have another one in our list. This condiment makes a good one to have handy! We highly recommended to have in your pantry.
Another version of Kanchipuram Idli that you can try!
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Ingredients
- Lentils - We use equal quantity of Chana Dal or Bengal Gram along with Urad Dal.
- Spice - We use Dry Red Chilies for the spice.
- Other Ingredients - We use a Asafoetida, salt and a little oil to cook this condiment.
Instructions for making Kanchipuram Idli Podi
Roasting the Lentils:
Heat a Kadai or a wok on high flame. After few minutes, reduce to medium, add oil, add curry leaves, and dried red chilies. Toss until the chilies done.
Transfer to a plate to cool down.
Next add the chana dal and cook on low flame until it turns aromatic.
Remove and add the urad dal. Again roast until done.
Roasting the dal/lentil takes about 5 to 7 mins on low flame.
Allow the ingredients to cool down completely.
Making the Condiment:
Then take it in a blender or a mixer jar, grind to a coarse powder or condiment.
Make sure you don't powder to a find powder.
Allow the condiment to cool down, store in an airtight container.
This stays for at least 2 to 3 months.
Equipment
To make this condiment, we would need a kadai or a wok for roasting all the ingredients.
A mixer or a blender for making the condiment.
Storage
You can store this condiment in an airtight container for at least 2 months. Or you can make in small batches if you want to have a spicy condiment always.
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Recipe
Kanchipuram Idli Podi
Ingredients
- 50 gms Chana Dal /Bengal Gram
- 50 gms Urad Dal
- 8 to 10 Dry Red Chillies
- A pinch Asafoetida /Hing
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp Cooking Oil
Instructions
Roasting the Lentils:
- Heat a Kadai or a wok on high flame. After few minutes, reduce to medium, add oil, add curry leaves, and dried red chilies. Toss until the chilies are done.
- Transfer to a plate to cool down.
- Next add the chana dal and cook on low flame until it turns aromatic.
- Remove and add the urad dal. Again roast until done.
- Roasting the dal/lentil takes about 5 to 7 mins on low flame.
- Allow the ingredients to cool down completely.
Making the Condiment:
- Then take it in a blender or a mixer jar, grind to a coarse powder or condiment.
- Make sure you don't powder to a find powder.
- Allow the condiment to cool down, store in an airtight container.
- This stays for at least 2 to 3 months.
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ushaprashanth says
Hi!
we have this stored in boxes!! so that if there is no side dishes.. it can be used!!!!!
archana says
Nice and simple recipe :)But can we have this with normal idli?
Srivalli says
Yeah we can but it will taste good. Just that with its simple ing it will taste good with all the zing items in the idli.
Usha Rao says
Loved this podi with idli. I made no rice idli and sprinkled Kanchipuram idli podi on it. I think I can have it with rice and some ghee as well!! Thanks for the recipe.
Archana says
I had forgotten about this delicious and yummy Kanchipuram idli podi. I am making some today to spice up my meal! Wondering how it will taste on boiled and stir-fried sweet potato. I will try it out.
Amara Annapaneni says
Love all podis and this recipe is a keeper. Thanks for sharing Valli
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
I never knew that there was a special podi for Kanchipuram idli. Tastes very delicious and is a good change from routine idli podi.