KAIMA IDLI – SARAVANA BHAVAN STYLE

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When i was searching for recipes using left over idlies , i came across this kaima idly in sharmilee’s blog. I got attracted by this title & tried it on the same day.It was very nice.Thanku so much sharmilee :). Now i am posting this for my future reference.Sure kids would love this..

KAIMA IDLY

INGREDIENTS :

  • Left over idlies – 5 nos  ( cube cut )
  • Big onion – 1 no (finely chopped)
  • Tomato – 2 nos (-do-)
  • Green chilly – 1 no ( finely chopped)
  • Capsicum – 1/2 no
  • Red chilly powder– 1/2 tsp
  • Dhania powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Garam masala powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
  • Salt  – As needed.

To temper :

  • Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
  • Urad dal – 1 tsp
  • Channa dal – 1 tsp
  • Curry leaves – a few

To garnish :
Coriander leaves – few

METHOD:

  • Heat a kadai with 2 tbsp of oil and  shallow fry the cube cut idly pieces.( u can also deep fry)Set aside.
  • In the same kadai, add a tbsp of oil and temper the items given above.
  • Now add the  chopped onion , saute well.Add green chilly ,curry leaves & capsicum pieces.Saute well.
  • Then add tomato pieces and saute till it becomes mushy.
  • Finally add  red chilly powder , turmeric powder , garam masala powder & salt. Mix well.
  • Now add the shallow fried idlies and toss well .

Garnish with coriander leaves and enjoy eating hot !!

NOTE 


In the actual recipe, the idlies are deep fried .But for health concern, i shallow fried the idlies.For kids , u can deep dry & do.So its ur choice of making it.


40 responses to “KAIMA IDLI – SARAVANA BHAVAN STYLE”
  1. Shanthi Krishnakumar Avatar
    Shanthi Krishnakumar

    Nice and yummy

  2. Ramya Avatar
    Ramya

    I haven't seen a better recipe using left over idlies..soo tempting:-)
    Wish i cud grab that cute yellow fork and start gobbling right now..

  3. Santosh Bangar Avatar
    Santosh Bangar

    best use and yummy idli

  4. Unknown Avatar
    Unknown

    Wow looks very tempting…Thanks for trying, and glad you all liked it. Its been a while since I made it and urs tempts me more 🙂

  5. Priya Sreeram Avatar
    Priya Sreeram

    they look wow–nice recipe !

  6. Ash Avatar
    Ash

    Very yummy look it poses… Colorful & tempting…. How I wish I could taste a bite…. 🙂

    Ash….
    (http://hastkala-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)

  7. Reva Avatar
    Reva

    What a wonderful way to use up leftover idlis….. It is absolutely lipsmacking…
    Reva

  8. Vikis Kitchen Avatar
    Vikis Kitchen

    I always idly uppuma with left over idlis. But your kaima idly will replace mine soon:) Very tempting dish.

  9. sharada Avatar
    sharada

    great way of using left over idli.
    Nice blog.

  10. கோலா பூரி. Avatar
    கோலா பூரி.

    பேர் பாத்துட்டு வேர என்னமோன்னு நினைச்சேன். டேஸ்டி ரெசிப்பி.

  11. குறையொன்றுமில்லை. Avatar
    குறையொன்றுமில்லை.

    இனிமேல இட்லி மீந்துபோனா வேஸ்ட் ஆகாது. நல்ல குறிப்பு. நன்றி.

  12. Suja Manoj Avatar
    Suja Manoj

    Great way to use left over idlis..looks absolutely delicious.

  13. Meena Thennaapan Avatar
    Meena Thennaapan

    Easy and tasty way with Idlis
    http://chettinadthruminu.blogspot.com/

  14. Sunanda Avatar
    Sunanda

    This is semms to one of the best way to use left over Idlis.. Looks delicious

  15. Shama Nagarajan Avatar
    Shama Nagarajan

    too tempting…nice one

  16. Preety Avatar
    Preety

    i will make this when next time i have left over idlis:)

  17. Vimitha Durai Avatar
    Vimitha Durai

    Nice one… can put the left over idlis into good use..

  18. Swathi Avatar
    Swathi

    Kaima idly looks delicious.

  19. Chitra Avatar
    Chitra

    Thank you for visiting my blog. You have great recipes over here..

    …Following your blog from now on. ….. 🙂

  20. Aruna Manikandan Avatar
    Aruna Manikandan

    looks very tempting and delicious dear 🙂

  21. Priya Suresh Avatar
    Priya Suresh

    Would love to have this idly everyday,soo tempting..

  22. Pavithra Elangovan Avatar
    Pavithra Elangovan

    Love this so much..looks so good and yumm. Hey ur layout is cool, very nice.

  23. swapna Avatar
    swapna

    A nice way to use left over idlis…yummy!!

  24. Ana Powell Avatar
    Ana Powell

    I had no idea what idlis were, now I know to be a South Indian savoury cake.
    Have a great week ♥

  25. Panchpakwan Avatar
    Panchpakwan

    So delicious recipe for leftover idlis..

  26. JishasKitchen Avatar
    JishasKitchen

    delicious…loved it

  27. GEETHA ACHAL Avatar
    GEETHA ACHAL

    My favorite…Love it…Used to eat in hotel whenever we go…

  28. Radhika Avatar
    Radhika

    Have to try it out. I am sure my kids are going to it while going thru it

  29. Jeyashris Kitchen Avatar
    Jeyashris Kitchen

    no doubt my daughter will love this.nice variation from the usual idli we make

  30. Raks Avatar
    Raks

    I wanted to try this too and started with deep frying idlies,but the idlies all stuck up in my laddle ending up in messy oil. This way I will sure try!

  31. Rachana Avatar
    Rachana

    I do the same with the leftover idlis.

    They look simply delicious.

  32. shriannalakshmi Avatar
    shriannalakshmi

    Nice recipe.Simply superb.Thanks for the post.

  33. Cham Avatar
    Cham

    Very tasty and spicy leftover idea!

  34. Sanctified Spaces Avatar
    Sanctified Spaces

    Love the tittle of your blog.You have a a nice space and exhaustive list of recipes.Thank you for stopping by.

  35. Ganga Sreekanth Avatar
    Ganga Sreekanth

    yummy idly chitra…will try

  36. Sarah Naveen Avatar
    Sarah Naveen

    that looks so yummy!! loved it..

  37. Sensible Vegetarian Avatar
    Sensible Vegetarian

    Looks yummy. A sure kid pleaser.

  38. Sharmi Avatar
    Sharmi

    looks so yum and comforting!

  39. Laavanya Avatar
    Laavanya

    I too love the kaima idli you get in saravana bhavan and make it often – looks really nice Chitra

  40. Myvegfare Avatar
    Myvegfare

    wow, nice and yummy, kids will sure love this!

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