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Masala Idli Recipe

Quick and easy masala idli recipe made from homemade idli mix. Enjoy it for breakfast or as a snack!!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 PEOPLE
Author: Ruchi

Ingredients

  • 40-50 pieces of Small idlis
  • 1 cup Thinly sliced cabbage
  • 1 cup Thinly sliced bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup Boiled chana dal OR Bengal Gram lentils
  • 2- 4 pieces of Whole red Chilies
  • 1.5 tablespoon Desiccated unsweetend Cococut
  • 2 teaspoon Mustard Leaves (sarson)
  • 6-9 pieces of Curry leaves
  • 1-2 tablespoon Homemade Sambar powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoon Oil

Instructions

  • Make regular size idlis and chop them in pieces or..
  • Make penny size idlis.
  • Slice Cabbage.
  • Slice bell peppers.
  • Assemble: spices..
  • Boil and drain chana dal.
  • In a pan heat oil, add mustard seeds, whole red chilies and chana dal.
  • Saute for a minute and add all the spices. Add cabbage and capsicum and saute until soft.
  • Add idlis..
  • Desiccated coconut.
  • Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoon of water and mix until well blended. Cover and take it off the flame. Let the idlis soak in all the flavors.
  • Serve hot in breakfast or...
  • Enjoy it as a snack.