Idly podi is a flavorful condiment made up of fried up lentils and other spices like red chilly, curry leaves and garlic. This milagai podi has various names such as gun powder, idly karam podi, idly chutney podi etc. If you want the idly milgai podi to be more spicy add more red chilly than the specified quantity. This idly milagai podi goes well with idly, dosa, chapathi, poori etc. You can also add ghee in rice and add a tsp of this powder and have.
There are different variations in this powder some avoid adding sesame seeds and add coriander seeds and some of them use cumin seeds as well. And also some parts of Tamil Nadu and andhra adds jaggery, tamarind etc. And also adding up grated and dried up coconut also gives nice taste and flavor. You will also get a nice texture while adding up dried coconut. Just try in small batches and play with the flavors you love.
