Karuveppilai Podi Idli Recipe-Spicy Lentil & Curry Leaves Powder Tossed Idli

Name: Karuveppilai Podi Idli Recipe-Spicy Lentil & Curry Leaves Powder Tossed Idli
Prep time: 45 min
Cuisine: South Indian Recipes
Ingredients: 10 Idli; 1 tablespoon Sesame (Gingelly) Oil; 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu); 1 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split); Ingredients for the Karuveppilai Podi; 2 cups Curry leaves; 2 tablespoons Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal); 1 pinch Asafoetida (hing); 3 Dry Red Chillies; 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera); 1/4 cup White Urad Dal (Split); 1 teaspoon Oil; Salt; to taste; 1 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns

By Admin

Prep Time Total in 45 M

Course South Indian Breakfast

Cuisine South Indian Recipes

Diet High Protein Vegetarian

Karuveppilai Podi is an essential condiment in every Tamil Brahmin household. Idli tossed in spicy and flavorsome Karuveppilai Podi tastes simply divine. Prepare mini idlis for the breakfast and save few to be tossed in the spice powder for the evening tea-time snack. The Karuveppilai Podi Idli can be packed in the school snack box as well.

Ingredients

10 Idli
1 tablespoon Sesame (Gingelly) Oil
1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
1 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split)
Ingredients for the Karuveppilai Podi
2 cups Curry leaves
2 tablespoons Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)
1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
3 Dry Red Chillies
1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
1/4 cup White Urad Dal (Split)
1 teaspoon Oil
Salt
to taste
1 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns

Instructions

Step 1

To prepare the Karuveppilai Podi Idli, first prepare the idli

Step 2

Click here to see idli dosa batter recipe and how to make soft idlis

Step 3

Once idlis are cooked transfer in a bowl and set aside until required

Step 4

To make the Karuveppilai Podi (Curry leaf Powder), heat oil in a cast iron skillet and dry roast, the curry leaves for few seconds or till the leaves turn crisp

Step 5

Turn off the heat

Step 6

Transfer the leaves to a plate and set aside to cool

Step 7

In the same skillet, add 1 teaspoon of oil and roast the chana dal and urad dal on medium heat till the dals turn golden brown in colour

Step 8

Once done add the dry red chillis and cumin seeds and roast till the dry red chilies turn crisp

Step 9

Turn off the heat and transfer the roasted ingredients to a bowl

Step 10

Allow the ingredients to cool completely

Step 11

In a food processor, grind all the roasted ingredients including the curry leaves together to form a coarse powder

Step 12

Stir in the asafoetida and salt

Step 13

You can make the podi in advance and store in an air-tight container as well

Step 14

To make the Karuveppilai Podi IdliHeat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat

Step 15

Add the mustard seeds and allow them to crackle

Step 16

Once the mustard crackles, add urad dal and roast until golden brown

Step 17

Now add the steamed idli

Step 18

Sprinkle 4 tablespoons of Karuveppilai Podi over the idli and stir to combine

Step 19

Let the idli roast for few seconds

Step 20