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Pappula Podi for idli, dosa et all

My best friend and one of the amazing mom's I know, Sandhya, suggested this recipe when I told her that am at a loss for a dosa/ idli accompaniment for my son. I was sure I did not want sauce or ketchup on my son's plate this early. Neither did I prefer curry or chutney as he has only begun learning of tastes. Sandhya adviced Pappula Podi and its a huge hit. Rudra, my son, has it with most south Indian breakfast items as well as with rice at times. Pappula podi is mildly spicy, contains ingredients that aid digestion and is a handy serving accompaniment even for adults. Ingredients: Jeelakarra(Cumin seeds) - 1 tbsp Miriyalu (Pepper corns) - 1/2 tsp Dhaniyalu (Coriander seeds) - 1tbsp Dried red chillies - 5 Menthulu (Fenugreek seeds) - a pinch Putnala pappu (Roasted bengal gram) - 1 cup Salt to taste Process: Roast all the ingredients separately, except the putnalu and grind them together in a mixie. Add putnalu at the very end and run the mixer once again. Adjust salt as per p