

This powder by my Grandma is very popular among the family. A very simple This powder by my Grandma is very popular among the family. A very simple accompaniment to go with idli or dosas that can be stored just like the regular idli milagai podi . Hubby was introduced to this when he was served this for breakfast when we both visited her house after our marriage. Ever since that he is totally addicted. Though I love the flavor of garlic, I do not like eating it in its raw or semi cooked form as I do not like the smell it leaves in your breath after eating.



She used to make this with Kopra / dry coconut. We used to get this kopra in “Sandhai” (Farmer’s market”) when we go there every Sunday. But now-a-days it is very difficult to get kopra, so I started to make this with regular coconut itself. She used to make this with Kopra / dry coconut. We used to get this kopra in “Sandhai” (Farmer’s market”) when we go there every Sunday. But now-a-days it is very difficult to get kopra, so I started to make this with regular coconut itself.



Though there is no difference in the making process of this powder, using kopra increases the shelf life by another week or 10 days. So when making this regular coconut, just make sure that you use a dry spoon for every use.



Poondu Milagai Podi



Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Total Time: 20 Minutes



Shelf Life: 10-15 Days



Ingredients:

Grated Coconut – 1 cup

Whole dry red chillies – 20

Garlic – 15 cloves

Oil – 1/2 tsp

Rock / Crystal Salt – to taste

Instructions:





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1. Heat a pan with oil. Add the garlic cloves and sauté for 2 minutes. Remove and keep aside.

2. To the same pan add the dry chillies and roast till the color changes over low flame for 1 minute. Remove and keep separately.

3. To the same pan add the grated coconut and over low flame roast for 10-15 minutes. By this time you can smell the wonderful aroma of coconut. Switch of fire and keep aside to cool down.

4. In a mixer jar first place roasted chillies, rock salt and powder to a coarse consistency. Now add the roasted coconut and once again run the mixer till everything is combined and you get a coarse powder.

5. Finally add the sautéed garlic cloves and using the whipper button, pulse for 3 or 4 times at regular intervals.

6. Store this powder in a clean jar and serve with idlis or dosas.





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