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Podi Idli & Podi Dosa Recipe (Using Kumbh Podi Masala)

Here is a delicious and complete Podi with Idli & Dosa Recipe using Kumbh Podi Masala – a flavorful South Indian combo enjoyed across households for breakfast or snacks!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For Podi (Gunpowder Masala):
  • Kumbh Podi Masala – 3 tbsp or homemade podi
  • Ghee / Sesame Oil – 3 tbsp
  • Salt – as needed
For Idli/Dosa:
  • Idli batter – 2–3 cups
  • Ghee / Oil – for roasting
  • Optional: Chopped coriander grated coconut for garnish

Method
 

1. Make Podi Mix
  1. In a small bowl, mix Kumbh Podi Masala with warm ghee or sesame oil.
  2. Adjust spice and salt. It should be thick and pourable.
2. For Podi Idli:
  1. Steam soft idlis using a greased idli stand for 10–12 minutes.
  2. Let them cool slightly and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan.
  4. Add the idlis and toss with the podi mixture until coated and warm.
  5. Optional: Garnish with coriander or grated coconut.
3. For Podi Dosa:
  1. Heat a tawa or non-stick dosa pan until hot.
  2. Pour a ladle of dosa batter and spread into a thin circle.
  3. Drizzle oil or ghee around the edges.
  4. Once crispy and golden, sprinkle Kumbh Podi Masala directly on the dosa.
  5. Fold and serve hot!

Notes

Use sambar or coconut chutney as a side for a full meal.
Use ghee for best flavor, especially in podi dosa.
You can store extra podi in an airtight container for later use.
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