Here's how to Make Idli Podi at home.

Dry Roast Ingredients, roast 1/2 cup urad dal and 1/4 cup chana dal until golden. roast 2 tbsp sesame seeds and set them aside.

Toast Spices, roast 8-10 dried red chilies and curry leaves until crispy.

Cool and Combine, let the roasted ingredients cool, then combine them in a bowl.

Add Seasonings, mix in 1/4 tsp asafoetida and 1 tsp salt.

Grind the Podi, grind the mixture to a coarse or fine powder as desired.

Store and Serve, store in an airtight container and serve with idli, dosa, or uttapam, mixed with sesame oil or ghee.