
Masala idli is the simple and quick recipe. Give some leftover idlis a new life by following this recipe. Just chop the idlis into smaller pieces, throw in some oil, some herbs, and some spices to make this mouth watering snack. A healthy option for breakfast or snack.
Ingredients :
- 8 left over idlis
- 1 onion (finely sliced)
- 1 tomato (finely chopped)
- 10-12 curry leaves (kari patta)
- 1 tsp mustard seeds (rai)
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 green chili (finely chopped)
- 1/4 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder (dhaniya powder)
- 1 tsp sambhar masala
- salt to taste
- 1 tbsp oil
Method :
- Heat oil in a wok or kadai. Add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Let them splutter.
- Now add onions and saute till they become translucent.
- Add chopped tomatoes, finely chopped green chili, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, sambhar masala and mix well.
- Saute till the oil separates from masala while stirring occasionally.
- In the mean time cut the each idli into four parts. Now add them to masala and mix well.
- Make sure the masala coats the idlis well. Switch off the flame.
- Your masala idli is ready to be served as breakfast or snacks.