Chutney podi (gunpowder) - For Idli /dosa

Red chillies - 8-9 

Green chillies - 3-4

Ginger - 1", chopped

Chana dal - 2 tbsp

Urad dal - 2 tbsp

Tuvar dal - 2 tbsp

Rice - 2 tbsp (preferably kolam ukda chawal)

Tamarind - 2 tbsp

Curry leaves - 2 sprigs

Small onions - 5-6

Cashewnuts or peanuts - 6-7

2 tbsp coconut oil

Salt

Roast all the above ingredients separately except green chillies, curry leaves and ginger. In a kadai add 2 tbsp coconut oil, fry small onions, curry leaves, ginger and green chillies separately, one by one. Let it cool. Powder it in mixie. Add salt and mix well. Gun powder is ready. Enjoy it with idli/dosa.