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masala idli recipe
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Masala Idli Recipe using Leftover Idli

Masala Idli- Quick and easy snack recipe to use your leftover Idlis
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Tiffin recipes
Cuisine: South Indian Cuisine
Keyword: Idli, masala idli
Servings: 3 person
Author: Anjana Chaturvedi

Ingredients

  • 8 Idli
  • 2 Dried Red Chilli, Whole
  • 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
  • 3/4 tsp Mustard Seeds / Rai *
  • 2 Green Chillies / Hari Mirch
  • 10 Curry Leaves / Kadi Patta
  • pinch Salt / Namak
  • 1/3 tsp Turmeric Powder / Haldi Powder
  • 2 Tbsp frozen peas
  • 3/4 tsp Chili flakes /Kuti hui laal mirch
  • 2 tbsp Tomatoes / Tamatar finely chopped
  • 1/2 Tsp Sambhar Powder
  • 3 tbsp Fresh Coriander / Cilantro / Hara Dhaniya chopped
  • 1/4 cup Water / Paani
  • 1 tsp lemon juice optional

Instructions

  • Slice left over idli to make 2 or 4 pieces.(If they are cold and kept refrigerated then sprinkle 2 tsp water on the Idlis and then microwave for 1-2 minutes)
  • Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and when they start crackling add sliced green chilies,whole red chili and the curry leaves.
  • Saute for few seconds and then add the green peas,salt ,turmeric and cover and cook for a minute.
  • Add chili flakes, sambhar powder, and 1/4 cup water.
  • When it start boiling immediately add the lemon juice, sliced Idlis and the chopped tomatoes and stir gently so all moisture get absorbed in the idli pieces.
  • Switch off the flame and add fresh coriander and serve hot