How to Make Idli Gunpowder (Molagapodi)

The Gunpowder for Idli is one of the most famous items/condiments in India, especially down south in Tamil Nadu. The gunpowder is a versatile food item, which can be used both as a seasoning, or as a side dish or even as a powder for any of your choice of potato or vegetable fries.

Ingredients

Urad dal- 1 cup
Chana dal- 1 cup
Peanuts- 1 cup
Dry Red Chilies- 5 to 10 (depending on your spice quotient
Asafoetida- 1 to 2 tsp.
Salt- to taste
Sesame(black/white) - 1 cup

Steps

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Roast the following ingredients in a pan one by one without oil.^{[1]
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- Chana Dal
- Dry Red Chilies
- Urdu Dal
- Peanuts
- Sesame Seeds
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Once all the above are roasted separately, keep them aside and let them cool for a couple of minutes.^{[2]
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In a mixer grinder, put all the roasted ingredients and add about a teaspoon of asafoetida and salt to taste and grind it all together.^{[3]
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Don't grind it too powdery, let the texture of the mixture be a little coarse.^{[4]
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Community Q&A

Question

Is ghee or coconut oil added and mixed with gunpowder and served with steamed idli?

Community Answer

Either can be used, it's completely up to you and what you like.