Milagaipodi/ Molagapodi a.k.a Gunpowder - Mixed Lentil Chutney Powder
A South Indian coarse chutney powder made of lentils, dried red chillies and asafetida served as a side with Idlis (steamed rice and lentil cakes) and Dosa (savoury crepes).
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups black gram lentils split
- 1/4 cup Bengal gram lentils split
- 1/4 cup mung lentils whole
- 2 tbsps sesame seeds white
- 6 to 10 chillies red
- 1/4 tsp asafetida powder
- to taste salt
Instructions
- Dry roast the sesame seeds till they start popping. Keep aside. Similarly, dry roast all the lentils/ dals, separately, till light brown. While the last dal to be roasted is almost done add the chillies and asafetida. Allow to cool.
- Dry grind all the ingredients together with salt to a somewhat coarse powder. Store in airtight glass or steel containers.