Idly Koottu

(from Nandini’s recipe box)

Categories: Idli

Ingredients

  • idlies - 6
  • oil - to deep fry
  • oil - 2 tbsp
  • fennel (saunf) - 1 tsp
  • cloves - 2
  • cinnamon - 1 piece
  • green chili - 1, slit
  • curry leaves - few
  • onion - 1/2 cup, sliced
  • ginger - garlic paste - 1 tsp
  • chili powder - 1/2 tsp or to taste
  • turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
  • coriander powder - 1 tsp
  • tomato - 1/2 cup, chopped
  • salt - to taste
  • coriander leaves - 1 tbsp, chopped

Directions

  1. Cut each idly into 6 pieces. Deep fry in hot oil till golden brown.

  2. Heat 2 tbsp of oil and add fennel, cloves and cinnamon. Fry for few seconds.

  3. Add green chili, curry leaves and onion. Fry till onion is light brown.

  4. Add ginger garlic paste and all the powders. Fry for 1/2minute.

  5. Add tomato and simmer till it is reduced to a pulp.

  6. Add idly pieces and salt. Mix well and remove from fire Serve hot garnished with coriander

  7. leaves.

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