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spicy tawa idli - 1

Preparation Time : 10 mins | Cooking Time : 15 Mins | Serves: 2-3

Idli 7 Onion 1 Tomato 1 Butter 1 tblsp Red chili powder 1 tsp Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp Pav bhaji masala 1 tsp Capsicum 1 tbslp (finely chopped) Coriander leaves few Salt as needed Video of Spicy tawa idli recipe

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Method:

  • Cook the idlis and keep it aside. Left over idlis will be perfect for this recipe. But if you have fresh idlis, just keep it covered in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

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  • Cut them into cubes. Finely chop the onions and tomatoes.
  • In a pan add butter. You can use oil too, but butter gives a fantastic flavour to the tawa idli.
  • Add the finely chopped onions to this. Saute till the onions turn pink.
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  • Now add in the tomato. Cook for a minute.
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  • Add in the red chili powder, turmeric powder, pav bhaji masala and salt.
  • Mix well to get the masalas evenly spread.
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  • Add 1/2 cup of water. Do not add more water, else idlis will become soggy.
  • Cook this for a minute.
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  • Add in the cubed idlis and mix gently to get the masalas get coated evenly.
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  • Add lemon juice. Mix well.
  • Add the chopped capsicum and mix well.
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  • Cook in a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
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  • Tawa idli is ready to serve. Serve hot with accompaniment of a hot cup of masala chai.
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Notes:

  1. You can add green peas and carrots to this masala.
  2. Pav bhaji masala gives a nice flavour to the tawa idli, so do not skip or replace with any other masala.
  3. Add little more red chili powder if you want the idlis more spicy. I made this mild spicy.
  4. You can add few chopped green chilis in the beginning to make tawa idli more spicy.