Masala Idlis

Idli is one of the famous n popular breakfast in South India. I love hot idlis with sambar or molagai podi.


I have a different version of Idlis called Masala Idlis. My Father-in-law taught me this recipe.

This recipe is going off to Cooking For Kids Creative Healthy Breakfast n Dinner here at Sara's Corner event started by Sharmi and Wholesome Breakfast by Srivalli. I guess kids will love these.

Ingredients
Steamed Mini Idli - 12 nos
Onion - 1 no (chopped)
Tomato - 1no (Chopped)
Dhaniya Powder - 1/2 tspn
Red chilli powder - 1/4 tspn
Coriander leaves(Cilantro chopped) - 1 tspn for garnishing
Spices Mix - 1 piece each
Curry leaves - 1/2 tspn(chopped)
Turmeric - a pinch
Any cooking Oil - 2 tspns
Salt

Preparation Method
Grind onion in mixie to fine paste. Keep 1 tspn of chopped onions.
Grind tomato in mixie to fine paste. (you can remove skin and grind if you have time)
Heat a kadai, add oil and spices wait till it splutters.
Add chopped onions and saute till light brown.
Now add ground mixture of onion and saute. Add curry leaves.
Then add ground mixture of tomato and cook well till its soft.
Add the masalas and mix well. Add Salt.
Finally add Mini Idlis and mix well. If required sprinkle till water to it. Cook for 5mins and Serve.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.