To begin making Milagai Podi Uthappam, we have to first prepare the spicy Milagai Podi.

Into a pan add the urad dal and chana dal. Saute on medium heat till the dals turn golden brown in color. 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. Finally add the asafoetida and saute for a few seconds and turn off the heat. 

Keep aside and let it cool. Once cooled grind  the Milagai Podi to a fine powder in a mixer grinder. 

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.

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. let it cook for about  2 minutes.

Once the base is cooked and golden brown in colour, flip over and cook the other side for another 2 minutes. Once done transfer the  Milagai Podi Uthappam into a serving plate and serve hot. 

Prepare the rest of the Podi uthappam likewise. 

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.