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| 6 Idlis | Plain Idlis |
| 1 cup | Onion (chopped) |
| 1/2 cup | Tomato (chopped) |
| 1 inch piece | Ginger (crushed) |
| 4 cloves | Garlic (crushed) |
| 1 small | Green chili (minced) |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Cumin seeds |
| 1/4 teaspoon | Mustard seeds |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Fennel seeds |
| 1/4 teaspoon | Asafoetida powder |
| 10 leaves | Curry leaves (chopped) |
| 1/4 teaspoon | Split black gram |
| 1/4 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Black pepper powder |
| 1/4 teaspoon | Garam Masala powder (optional) |
| 3 teaspoon | Coriander leaves (chopped) |
| 4 teaspoons | Oil |
| 1/4 teaspoon | Salt(or to taste) (idli already has salt, so adjust accordingly) |
Roughly chop the idlis or cut them into big cubes. Some deep fry the idlis and then add to the masala but I prefer plain idlis tossed in masala. For the masala, heat oil in a kadai, splutter mustard, cumin, fennel, split black gram and curry leaves. Sprinkle asafoetida powder and then add chopped onions, green chilies, crushed ginger and garlic. Fry them till slightly browned. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until it mashes. Now add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, black pepper powder, garam masala powder and salt. (Remember: Idli already has salt in it, so add whats necessary for the masala)
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Fry until the masala cooks(it should slightly on the drier side, add the ( crumbled idli or chopped idli pieces) and toss over medium flame until the masala coats well. Garnish with coriander leaves and switch off. Serve them hot or pack it for lunch. Great for kids evening snack, picnic parcels or any lunch box.
Notes
- Serves one Adult
- Garam masala is not really necessary, keep it optional. If you wish to have more flavor then include it.
- You may also add grated veggies to make it healthy.
- Add less spice powder if you are making it for kids lunch box.
- Cooked idlis already have salt so adjust accordingly.
- This recipe works well with both crumbly idlis or roughly chopped idlis (pic given above)
- Do not skip the fennel it gives nice flavor and crunch touch to the idlis!
Comments
6 responses to “MASALA IDLI UPMA | Work Lunch Box Recipes”
You can also try similar masala idli, with only onions and two teaspoons of pizza-pasta sauce..add a little water after adding the sauce and let it cook for 2 min..add the idli pieces later..it comes out real yummy..garnish with chopped spring onions…it will hav the pasta taste and kids will love it..
Nice idly
I tried it . It came out very well. I tried this first time for my guests. everyone liked it too. mullai, I have always trust ur recipe for parties.
yummy…. wanna try it soon..
Spicy site. Very colorful and Yummy!!!! Very helpful for beginners.
Thanks a lot
Hi
I tried it out today, my kid is a picky eater she just loved this masala idli.it would be nice if you could post some kids favourite healthy recipes.
Thanks
Deepa