KAIMA IDLI – SARAVANA BHAVAN STYLE

When i was searching for recipes using left over idlies , i came across this kaima idly in sharmilee’s blog. I got attracted by this title & tried it on the same day.It was very nice.Thanku so much sharmilee :). Now i am posting this for my future reference.Sure kids would love this..

INGREDIENTS :

• Left over idlies – 5 nos  ( cube cut )
• Big onion – 1 no (finely chopped)
• Tomato – 2 nos (-do-)
• Green chilly - 1 no ( finely chopped)
• Capsicum - 1/2 no
• Red chilly powder– 1/2 tsp
• Dhania powder - 1/2 tsp
• Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
• Salt  – As needed.

To temper :

• Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
• Urad dal – 1 tsp
• Channa dal – 1 tsp
• Curry leaves – a few

To garnish :
Coriander leaves - few

METHOD:

• Heat a kadai with 2 tbsp of oil and  shallow fry the cube cut idly pieces.( u can also deep fry)Set aside.
• In the same kadai, add a tbsp of oil and temper the items given above.
• Now add the  chopped onion , saute well.Add green chilly ,curry leaves & capsicum pieces.Saute well.
• Then add tomato pieces and saute till it becomes mushy.
• Finally add  red chilly powder , turmeric powder , garam masala powder & salt. Mix well.
• Now add the shallow fried idlies and toss well .

Garnish with coriander leaves and enjoy eating hot !!

NOTE 

In the actual recipe, the idlies are deep fried .But for health concern, i shallow fried the idlies.For kids , u can deep dry & do.So its ur choice of making it.