KAIMA IDLI – SARAVANA BHAVAN STYLE

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.

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40 thoughts on “KAIMA IDLI – SARAVANA BHAVAN STYLE”

  1. 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..

  2. 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 🙂

  3. கோலா பூரி.

    பேர் பாத்துட்டு வேர என்னமோன்னு நினைச்சேன். டேஸ்டி ரெசிப்பி.

  4. குறையொன்றுமில்லை.

    இனிமேல இட்லி மீந்துபோனா வேஸ்ட் ஆகாது. நல்ல குறிப்பு. நன்றி.

  5. 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!

  6. Sanctified Spaces

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

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