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Idli podi
Region or stateSouth India
An Idli covered in Idli podi

Idli podi, chutney pudi, or milagai podi (Tamil: இட்லிப் பொடி, romanized: iṭlip poṭi; Malayalam: ഇഡ്ഡലി പൊടി, romanizediḍḍali poṭi;Telugu: కారం పొడి, romanizedkāraṁ poḍi; Kannada: ಚಟ್ನಿ ಪುಡಿ, romanized: caṭni puḍi) is a coarse spice powder, originating from the Indian subcontinent, with a mixture of ground dry spices that usually comprises "dried chilis, black gram dhal, chickpea, and sesame seeds".[1] The spice mix is commonly referred to in informal speech as "gunpowder" due to its flavorful heat or chutney powder.[2] It is generally mixed with gingelly (sesame) oil or melted ghee when it is served alongside idli or dosa.[3]

While historical records of the origin of Podi, or gunpowder, are scattered, Sangam literature boasts it as a popular delicacy during the reign of the Vijayanagara dynasty.[4] Its impact is most prominent in the South Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

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  1. ^ Gopi, Eswari; Narayanan, Aruna (2015). "Development of Saravallai (Trianthema portulacastrum) dhal powder and acceptability of SDP incorporated Indian breakfast foods and snacks" (PDF). Elixir International Journal. 87: 35527.
  2. ^ Borah, Plavaneeta (26 January 2019). "5 Delicious Chutney Powders You Need To Pick Right Now". swirlster.ndtv.com. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  3. ^ "How To Make Sensational Gun Powder At Home: A Perfect Recipe For Keeps". NDTV Food. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  4. ^ "The Indian Gunpowder Or Podi: History Of This Great Culinary Condiment". Times Now News. 15 May 2024.