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Spicy Tava Idli Recipe
How to make Spicy Tava IdliImage Credit: Istock
Transform leftover idlis into a spicy, street-style delight with this recipe. In this dish, cut idlis are sauteed with simple veggies and masalas on a tava. The perfect solution for when you’re craving something masaledar yet soft!
- Total Cook Time 10 mins
- Prep Time 05 mins
- Cook Time 05 mins
- Recipe Servings2
- Easy
Ingredients of Spicy Tava Idli
- 4 idlis
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
- 1 green chilli, finely chopped
- ½ inch ginger, finely chopped
- 1 tsp coriander leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp grated coconut
- 1 sprig of curry leaves
- ¼ tsp mustard seeds
- ¼ tsp urad dal
- 1 tbsp roasted peanuts or cashew nuts
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp sambar masala or podi masala
- 1 tsp pav bhaji masala (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp ghee or oil
- 1 tsp butter
- Salt to taste
How to Make Spicy Tava Idli
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Cut the cooked/ leftover idlis into big cubes and keep ready.
2.
Heat the tava and keep the heat on medium. Add the ghee/ oil, followed by the mustard seeds and urad dal.
3.
Once they splutter, add the curry leaves, ginger, green chilli and onion.
4.
After the onion turns translucent, add turmeric and 1 tsp salt.
5.
Next, add in the tomatoes and cut idlis. Saute lightly with a spatula.
6.
Spread the masalas over the sauteed ingredients. Then add the nuts, coconut, and lemon juice and mix well.
7.
Top with butter, garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot.