Poondu milagai podi is a popular South Indian spice blend made with roasted garlic, red chilies, and other aromatic ingredients. It is a versatile condiment used to enhance the flavor of various dishes. The garlic is crushed or powdered and combined with roasted red chilies, lentils, and spices, creating a coarse, flavorful powder.
Poondu milagai podi is typically used as a seasoning for rice, idli, dosa, or other South Indian dishes, adding a spicy, garlicky kick to the food.
Poondu Milagai Podi
Course: Masala PowdersCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: Easy
Servings
8
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
5
minutesLooking for a quick and easy alternative to chutney? Try poondu milagai podi, a garlic chili powder that pairs perfectly with idli or dosa.
Ingredients
Garlic cloves (poondu) – 10 to 15
Red Chilies –10 to 15 Nos
Salt – 1 teaspoon
Oil – 1 teaspoon
Directions
- To prepare the garlic spice blend, start by gently crushing the garlic flakes, leaving the skin intact.
- Heat a teaspoon of oil in a kadai and fry the red chilies until fragrant. Set the chilies aside.
- In the same kadai, add the crushed garlic and fry it briefly. Once done, remove the garlic from the heat and allow it to cool.
- Now, take the fried red chilies and salt, and place them in a mixer jar. Grind them into a fine powder.
- Next, add the garlic cloves to the mixer and pulse it for one or two rounds, creating a coarse texture. Alternatively, you can remove the chili powder from the jar and replace it with the garlic cloves, then pound them with a pestle.
- This flavorful spice blend can be enjoyed with idli or dosa, adding a delicious kick to your meal.
Recipe Video
Notes
- While serving, add a teaspoon of gingelly oil.