READY IN 30 mins

Milagai Podi

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"In a south-Indian household, you cannot have idli or dosa without milagai podi. It is an essential ingredient in the pantry. Make a large batch as it stores very well." — SUSMITA

Directions

Heat the vegetable oil in a large, shallow skillet over medium heat; fry the chana dal and urad dal in the hot oil until they begin to smell toasted, about 5 minutes. Add the sesame seeds and cook another 2 minutes. Stir the red chile peppers, curry leaves, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds into the mixture; continue cooking until the seeds are roasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and spread the mixture on a baking sheet to cool.
Grind the mixture into a medium-fine powder using a mortar and pestle. Season with salt. The powder will keep in an airtight container on the shelf for a few months.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 30 mins

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Nutrition

Calories
87 kcal
4%

Carbohydrates
12.4 g
4%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
2.4 g
4%

Fiber
3.9 g
16%

Protein
5 g
10%

Sodium
18 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Milagai Podi

Serving Size: 1/32 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 32
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 87
Calories from Fat: 21

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.4g 4 %
** Saturated Fat 0.3g 2 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
** Sodium 18mg < 1 %
Potassium 202mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 12.4g 4 %
** Dietary Fiber 3.9g 16 %
Protein 5g 10 %
** Sugars 1g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 18 %
** Thiamin 10 %
Niacin 9 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
Magnesium 13 %
Folate 24 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.