Idli podi

1glass.         Channa dal
1 glass.         Urad dal
1tbsp.            Coriander seeds
1/4 tsp.          Jeera
1/4 tsp.           Methi
10-12.              Red chillies
1/2 cup.           Dry coconut powder
Lemon size.     Tamarind
Small pinch.    Turmeric
Small pinch.     Hing
Salt.                     According to taste
Jaggery               Optional

Method:-
Roast all the above ingredients with very little oil. Grind them in a mixer after allowing them to cool and store in an airtight container.

It is necessary to roast channa dal first and add urad dal a little later; slowly add all
the ingredients one by one to be able roast uniformly.

This powder can also be prepared without jaggery and turmeric
for variation in the taste.