Molga pudi

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 | 1 minute read | Updated at Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026

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Ingredients

IngredientQuantity
Urad Dhal250 gms
Chana Dhal125 gms
Toor Dhal1 teaspoon
Black Sesame2 table spoons
White Sesame2 table spoons
Chillies70–75 gms (approximately)
Hing (asafoetida)1 teaspoon
Saltto taste

Method

Roast all the items separately.

  1. Roast Chillies.
  2. Roast Urad Dhal to light brown.
  3. Roast Chana Dhal and Toor Dhal to golden brown.
  4. Roast Black Sesame till it splutters.
  5. Roast White Sesame till it splutters.
  6. Fry Hing with a little oil. Add the chillies to the hot pan.

Grind

a) Chillies, salt and sesame to a fine powder. b) Add the dhal and grind to a fine powder. Use a sieve to separate the coarse grains; grind them to a fine powder. Mix well to form a uniform texture. Store in an airtight container.

Use

  • With a spoonful of Molaga Pudi and a little oil, it tastes awesome with dosa, idli or chapathis.

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