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PODI-IDLI
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Podi Idli

Podi Idli- a quick breakfast of idlis tossed in a tempering and a spice mix
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish, Tiffin recipes, Travel Food
Cuisine: South Indian Cuisine
Keyword: Idli, idli fry, malga podi, masala idli, podi idli
Servings: 3 person
Author: Anjana Chaturvedi

Ingredients

  • 25 Mini idli or 5 normal idli
  • 2 tbsp Clarified Butter / Desi Ghee
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds / Rai *
  • pinch Asafoetida / Hing powder
  • 2 tbsp Idli Podi Powder
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander / Cilantro / Hara Dhaniya optional
  • Few Curry Leaves / Kadi Patta

Instructions

  • Using your idli batter steam mini idlis or regular size idlis
  • You can use regular idli batter or rava idli batter., both can be used.
  • Once done remove the idlis from the mold and let them cool down a bit or use your left over idlis.
  • If using regular size idlis then cut them into small cubes or slices.
  • Heat ghee or oil in a wide pan and add mustard seeds and asafoetida, when done add the curry leaves in it and saute for a while.
  • Now add the idlis and stir in the ghee for few seconds and then add the idli podi and mix well
  • On low heat saute for a minute so the spice mix stick to the idlis.
  • Turn off the heat and then add some fresh coriander if you wish.
  • Serve hot spicy podi idli with coconut chutney and enjoy

Notes

variation-
you can also add some grated cabbage, carrots and peas in the tempering and saute for few minutes and then add the idlis and podi mix