Masala Idly





INGREDIENTS:
Idli – 12 no.
Big onion – 1 or 2
Tomato – 3
Garam masala – 1 tsp.
Sambhar powder – 1 tsp.
Coriander leaves – few
Turmeric powder – a pinch
Curry leaves – (optional)
Salt – as per taste
Oil – 3 tablespoon
Ghee – 1 tablespoon
Hing
Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp.
Urad dhal – 1 tsp.
METHOD:
1. Allow the idli to cool and cut it into cubes.
2. Chop onions finely.
3. Grind tomatoes to a fine paste. (Do not add water).
4. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds. When they splutter, add urad dhal, hing and turmeric powder.
5. When golden brown, add chopped onions and saute till translucent.
6. Now add the tomato puree, and sambhar powder. Add salt just for this mixture. Mix well. Saute till the raw smell is diffused. Now add the garam masala and ghee(oil is okay too).
7. Saute for a minute. Add the cubed idli pieces. Mix well till all the mixture is coated in the idli pieces evenly.
Add chopped coriander leaves and mix gently.
This tastes great when its hot and not hot as well. Great for lunch boxes. You can tune the spices up or down depending if you are preparing this for your kids.