By Garima Johar
January 20, 2025
South Indian podi idli are mini idlis that can be made for a healthy breakfast or for the evening when you want to snack guilt-free. To make the South Indian staple, try this quick ghee podi idli recipe.
8-10 steamed idlis 2-3 tablespoons ghee 2 tablespoons peanuts 1 tablespoon chana dal 1 tablespoon urad dal 3 dried red chilies 1 teaspoon sesame seeds ½ teaspoon cumin seeds ¼ teaspoon tamarind 2 pinches jaggery ¼ teaspoon salt 1 sprig curry leaves 1 pinch mustard seed
Dry roast the peanuts, lentils, and spices on medium heat till golden brown.
Grind the roasted ingredients to make a fine powder.
Make bite-sized pieces from the already steamed idlis.
Heat some ghee and add mustard seeds and the idli pieces till they are crispy.
Coat the pieces with the podi mixture. Garnish with curry leaves and serve.