Idli podi
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Idli podi, chutney pudi, or milagai podi (Template:Langx; Template:Langx;Template:Langx; Template:Langx) 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".<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref> The spice mix is commonly referred to in informal speech as "gunpowder" due to its flavorful heat or chutney powder.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It is generally mixed with gingelly (sesame) oil or melted ghee when it is served alongside idli or dosa.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
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.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Its impact is most prominent in the South Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
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