Tawa Idli

Hate idlies??? Just try these spicy tawa idlies.. You will start loving it.

These are usually made using left over idlies. But I always prefer to prepare using freshly made ones. The main ingredients in this are pav bhaji masala and gun powder / idli podi, which, together gives a great flavor to this dish. A hint of chilli, garlic and onion also enhances the taste. Another specialty is that, these are prepared using tawa, as the name implies, which gives a different taste to this dish.
This can be had as a starter / snacks along with plain coconut chutney. Sometimes we do not even need a chutney. Tastes great just like that.

Servings : 2

Ingredients

• Idli batter
• Butter - 1 tblspn
• Garlic - 1 tblspn , finely chopped
• Green chillies - 2 nos, finely chopped
• Coriander leaves - few, finely chopped
• Onions - 1/2 no, finely chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Pav bhaji masala - 2 tsp
• Idli gun powder - 1 tblspn
• Onions - to garnish
• Coriander leaves - to garnish
• Coconut chutney - to serve

Method

• Fill you idli molds with idli batter and steam them.

• In a tawa, heat butter.

 

• Add finely chopped garlic, green chillies, coriander leaves and onions. Fry for few seconds.

 

• Add salt, pav bhaji masala and gun powder. Cook for a minute

 

• Meanwhile, the idlies might be ready. 

 

• Place these hot idlies on the tawa. Make two at a time.

• Toss them nicely in the masala. Let it cook for a minute or two on both the sides.

 

• Remove them from the tawa and place on the serving dish. Garnish with chopped onions and coriander. Serve hot with Coconut chutney.

I made mini tawa idlies in the same way.. :) :) :)