milagai podi idli | podi idli | south indian milagai podi idli | with 26 amazing photos.
Watch leftover idlis transform into a delectable tiffin treat that your kids will love to munch on. Tossing the idli cubes with ghee and milagai podi makes it spicy and tasty, and also ensures that it stays soft and moist in the tiffin box for around 5 hours.
Traditionally Tamilians use idli podi as a condiment on Idlis, dosas, uttapams, appes and other South Indian dishes.
I would like to share some important tips to make the perfect milagai podi idli. 1. You can use whole kashmiri red chillies and pandi red chillies mix to balance the pungency and colour of the podi.
2. Before adding the red chillies, break it and then roast it, as to avoid any mold in the chillies.
3. You can use mix of more lentils like mix of black and white urad dal or toovar dal to make the podi.
4. Make sure to clean the lentils before roasting.
5. For a nutty taste, you can also add 1 tbsp of sesame seeds.
6. Roast all the ingredients one at a time, as all the lentils take different timings to roast it.
7. While roasting make sure not to change the colour darker, keep it very light brown in colour.
Even when you do not have leftover idli, you can make south indian milagai podi idli with button idlis made in a mini idli plate. This will look even more appetizing for kids! Also pack some Masala Pineapple in another tiffin for a perfect short break combo.
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