Milagai Podi Uthappam - Spicy Chilli Powder Pancake

Step 1: To begin making Milagai Podi Uthappam, we have to first prepare the spicy Milagai Podi

Step 2: Into a pan add the urad dal and chana dal

Step 3: Saute on medium heat till the dals turn golden brown in color

Step 4: Once done add the sesame seeds, red chillies, curry leaves and garlic and saute till the garlic turns light brown in colour and the curry leaves turn crisp

Step 5: Finally add the asafoetida and saute for a few seconds and turn off the heat

Step 6: Keep aside and let it cool

Step 7: Once cooled grind  the Milagai Podi to a fine powder in a mixer grinder

Step 8: To make home made dosa batter follow Homemade Idli Dosa Batter Recipe To prepare the Milagai Podi Uthappam, heat a dosa tawa on medium heat and grease it with a little oil

Step 9: Pour a small ladle full of the idli/dosa batter at the center of the pan, sprinkle some milagai podi on top and drizzle with some sesame oil

Step 10: let it cook for about  2 minutes

Step 11: Once the base is cooked and golden brown in colour, flip over and cook the other side for another 2 minutes

Step 12: Once done transfer the  Milagai Podi Uthappam into a serving plate and serve hot

Step 13: Prepare the rest of the Podi uthappam likewise

Step 14: Serve the Milagai Podi Uthappam for breakfast, kids lunch box or for a light dinner along with Kadale chutney or Tomato Onion Chutney  or any chutney of your choice for your comforting breakfast