Masala Mini Idli:
Masala mini idli is a nice snacks or starter. This recipe is easy to make and also suitable for breakfast and dinner too. You can make this with the left over idlis , very quick to make and tasty to eat as well. Most of South Indian homes will have left over idlis, if you are using the whole idlis cut them into pieces and use them.
Ingredients:
- Mini Idlis - 15 (nos)(or left over idlies cut into pieces)
- Onion - 1 (finely chopped)
- Green chillies - 2 (nos)
- Garlic - 4 nos
- Ginger - 1 tsp (finely chopped)
- Tomato sauce - 2 tsp
- Chilli powder - 1 tsp
- Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
- Asafoetida - 1 pinch
- Lemon - few drops
- Curry leaves - for garnish
- Coriander leaves - for garnish
- Oil - 1 tbsp
- Mustard seeds and urad dal - temper
Method:
- Heat oil in a pan allow mustard seeds and urad dal to temper.
- Add ginger, garlic and saute till raw smell disappears, now add chopped onions and green chillies and saute for a minute.
- Add turmeric powder , chilli powder, and asafoetida and mix well.
- Now add idlis and tomato sauce and saute well.
- switch off the stove and add curry leaves and coriander leaves and squeeze few lemon drops.
- Now a yummy masala mini idli is ready to serve.
