Recipe: Idli Podi - Gun Powder
Total time: 45 mins

Ingredients used in Idli Podi - Gun Powder
                                            
                                                                                                                                    
                                                • Tamarind (lemon size) - 1 tablespoon.
                                            
                                                                                                                                    
                                                • Coriander seeds (optional) - 1 tablespoon.
                                            
                                                                                                                                    
                                                • Urad dal - 1/2 cup.
                                            
                                                                                                                                    
                                                • Pepper corns - 1/2 tea spoon.
                                            
                                                                                                                                    
                                                • Hing -  pinch.
                                            
                                                                                                                                    
                                                • Methi seeds -  pinch.
                                            
                                                                                                                                    
                                                • Mustard seeds - 1/2 tea spoon.
                                            
                                                                                                                                    
                                                • Red chilies (whole) - 10 number.
                                            
                                                                                                                                    
                                                • Chana dal - 1/2 cup.
                                            
                                                                                                                                    
                                                • Garic (optional) - 5 cloves.
                                            
                                                                                                                                    
                                                • Oil -  as required.
                                            
                                                                                                                                    
                                                • Salt -  to taste.
                                            
                                                                                                                                    
                                                • Curry leaves - 3 spring.

Method:
In a pan put oil, red chilies, chana dal, mustard seeds, methi seeds.Mix well.
Add pepper corns when chana dal gets golden, add urad dal, coriander seeds. Cook slowly well to ensure every ingredient is cooked well.
Now, add tamarind, garlic pieces,hing powder,salt, curry leaves to the mixture. Mix well and cook it on a low flame.
As the entire mixture becomes golden in color, switch off the flame. Keep mixing till it has cooled down.
Blend the mixture in a blender,add salt if required.

Idli powder is ready to be smeared on idlis.