Podi Idli

For the Podi:

Oil - 1 tsp

Red Chilli - 4

Channa dhal - 1 tbsp.

Urad dhal - 2 tbsp.

Peanut - 1 tbsp.

Coriander Seeds - 1 tbsp.

Cumin - 1 tsp

Asafetida - a pinch

Sesame seeds - 2 tsp

Curry leaves

Salt

Idly - 6, hot

Ghee / Oil

Heat Oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add all the ingredients for the Podi one at a time until toasted and you get a good aroma. Allow the mixture to cool down to room temperature and grind to a fine powder.

Drizzle Ghee / Oil over each Idli. Sprinkle the prepared Podi generously over the Idli's, and toss to coat evenly and enjoy warm !

One Pot Chicken Rice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqLEDA19trs

Poli

Wheat / All Purpose Flour – 2 cup

Salt

Gingelly Oil – 4 tsp

Ghee – 5 tsp

Knead Flour and Salt into a soft dough, smear with Gingelly Oil and keep aside for at least 1/2 hour.

Coconut Poli

Coconut – 1 cup, grated

Jaggery – 1 cup, powdered

Ginger Powder – 1/2 tsp

Cardamom Powder – 1/2 tsp

Melt Jaggery along with 1/4 cup water and bring to boil. Add Coconut, Ginger powder and Cardamom powder; mix well. Cook on medium flame till it become thick. Allow to cool down.

Dhal Poli

Bengal Gram Dhal – 1 cup, soaked for 3 hours; pressure cooked, drained and ground to fine powder

Jaggery – 1 cup, powdered

Cardamon Powder – 1/2 tsp

Melt Jaggery along with 1/4 cup water and bring to boil. Add Dhal and Cardamom powder; mix well. Cook on medium flame till it become thick. Allow to cool down.

Make small balls with the Dough and stuff with Coconut or Dhal mixture. Spread gently like a Chapatti and place it on a hot tawa. Cook till light brown spots appear on both sides and smear with Ghee.