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Kaima idli recipe, Saravana bhavan hotel style kaima idli recipe

September 26, 2009 by Sharmilee J 22 Comments

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kaima idli recipe

Kaima idli recipe one of the popular dishes in Hotel Saravanan Bhavan.The first time I tried this was from what I heard from friends, never tasted it in HSB.Once when my best friend Sowmya tasted kaima idli she called me from the hotel itself and told me how it tasted and what all was added to it with what she could taste and sense.After that I tried it at home then went to HSB just to taste check it and it was more similar and yayy I nailed it.So here have updated the recipe.

The first few times I tried , I deep fried the idlis later found that anyway the idlis are going to be dunked in the sauce and it becomes soft only so why to deep fry, so these days I tawa toast it and there is not much difference.But is is purely your preference, you can either deep fry and tawa toast it.

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Kaima idli recipe Saravana Bhavan hotel style

Kaima idli recipe Saravana Bhavan hotel style - Leftover Idlis deep fried and cooked in a spicy tomato based gravy.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings2
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 5 nos idlis refrigerated for 1 hour
  • 1 no big onion finely chopped
  • 2 nos big tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1/4 cup green peas boiled
  • 1/2 from medium capsicum finely chopped
  • 1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1 tbsp coriander Leaves
  • 1 tbsp tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • salt to taste
  • oil to toast

Instructions

  • Cut the idli’s into small cubes and deep fry them in oil or toast them in tawa until golden brown.
  • Do it in batches , after toasting / frying transfer to a bowl and set aside.Heat oil in a pan - add fennel seeds,let it splutter, then add curry leaves and green chilli.Give a quick saute.
  • Add ginger garlic paste,onion required salt,saute till transparent.
  • Then add tomatoes saute until mushy and raw smell leaves.Then add capsicum along with kashmiri chilli powder,coriander powder and garam masala powders.
  • Saute for 2mins.Then add green peas.Give a quick mix.
  • Add water and let it boil for 2mins.Then add tomato sauce.Mix well.
  • Then add toasted idli cubes.Mix well then add coriander leaves and lemon juice.Toss until well coated,Dont mash it just turn over so that the masalas coat on all sides of the idlies.

Notes

  • My notes:
  • Always use a days leftover idlis or keep them refrigerated so that it drinks less oil and doesnt stick to each other.
  • This is a spicy version , but when accompanied with onion raita it balances well. The gravy should be saucy not too dry or not too runny so that while adding the fried idlis it can coat well and also the idlis absorbs the masalas.
  • Adding peas is purely optional but I saw it in the restaurant so added it. You can replace chopped tomatoes with tomato puree too.
  • I used kashmiri chilli powder to get the bright red color.

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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Kaima idli recipe

How to make kaima idli recipe:

  1. Cut the idli’s into small cubes and deep fry them in oil or toast them in tawa until golden brown.Alternatively you can deep fry them too.
    How to make kaima idli recipe - Step1
  2. Do it in batches , after toasting / frying transfer to a bowl and set aside.Heat oil in a pan – add fennel seeds,let it splutter, then add curry leaves and green chilli.Give a quick saute.
    How to make kaima idli recipe - Step2
  3. Add ginger garlic paste,onion required salt,saute till transparent.
    How to make kaima idli recipe - Step3
  4. Then add tomatoes saute until mushy and raw smell leaves.Then add capsicum along with kashmiri chilli powder,coriander powder and garam masala powders.
    How to make kaima idli recipe - Step4
  5. Saute for 2mins.Then add green peas.Give a quick mix.
    How to make kaima idli recipe - Step5
  6. Add water and let it boil for 2mins.Then add tomato sauce.Mix well.
    How to make kaima idli recipe - Step6
  7. Then add toasted idli cubes.Mix well then add coriander leaves and lemon juice.Toss until well coated,Dont mash it just turn over so that the masalas coat on all sides of the idlies.
    How to make kaima idli recipe - Step7

Spicy kaima idli ready.Serve hot with onion raita.

kaima idli recipe

Hot spicy kaima idli ready!

kaima idli recipe

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  1. Lavi says

    September 27, 2009 at 10:36 am

    I was waiting for this post…
    Pass on the plate, you make me drool!

    To get the red colour, fry idli's till they turn golden colour and use kashmiri chilli powder.

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  2. Parita says

    September 27, 2009 at 1:08 pm

    Hmm looks delicious isnt it? an excellent way to use the leftover idlis 🙂

    Reply
  3. Malar Gandhi says

    September 27, 2009 at 2:00 pm

    Aaa Saravana bhawan special…kaima idly, lovely!:)

    Reply
  4. jeyashrisuresh says

    September 28, 2009 at 7:18 am

    first time here. nice clicks sharmilee. Kaima idly is my fav too. and the valakai podimas is very inviting.bookmarked.

    Reply
  5. Anushruti says

    October 6, 2009 at 9:19 am

    This looks delicious!

    Reply
  6. sridevi suresh says

    May 16, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    It's a mouthwatering receipe. By looking itself makes me tempting. Thks for posting this.

    Reply
  7. sridevi suresh says

    May 16, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    By seeing itself my mouth becomes watery. Thks for posting such a nice receipe.

    Reply
  8. Sundar Matpadi says

    May 16, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    Very nice. Another option for the color is to use 'bedage' red chilly. That is popular in Andhra, South Karnataka etc., not too spicy but gives a nice dark red color.

    Reply
  9. Rumana Ambrin says

    May 16, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    Excellent recipe Sharmi..

    Reply
  10. Darshini says

    May 16, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    Hi Sharmi, I am great fan of all ur recipes and saravana bhavan kaima idli. Thank you very much for the post.

    Reply
  11. Janani says

    May 16, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    Thank you sharmi for mentioned my site name. I am big fan of you. So professional and lots of amazing recipes. I have commented on lots of recipes from ur site, I love them so much. But always worried y u never replied or visited the site so nice to have a fellow blogger like you. Thank you.

    Reply
  12. anitha ganesh says

    September 3, 2013 at 5:58 am

    anitha ganesh
    hi sharmi i like this recipes its looks great,i hav a doubt instead of idly shall v use bread b'cas i am a working women no time for make a idly thatsy help me out this

    Reply
  13. Pavithra says

    October 9, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    Hi Sharmi,

    Can you tell me how you prepared tomato puree?

    Reply
    • SHARMILEE J says

      October 13, 2013 at 3:17 am

      Just grind raw tomatoes to make a fine puree.For the other way check out my homemade tomato puree post…

      Reply
  14. Pravena says

    October 30, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    Can we use store bought tomato puree

    Reply
  15. Manasmitra Patra says

    November 26, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    wow recipe..awesome idea for morning time n also for snacks…Thanks

    Reply
  16. Manasmitra Patra says

    November 26, 2013 at 1:11 pm

    wow recipe…perfect recipe for morning n snacks also….Thanks :)..Looking ahead more recipe…

    Reply
  17. Gayathri says

    March 19, 2017 at 7:21 am

    perfect recipe. Exactly mimics the Saravana bhavan kaima idli. I used to order this during my visits to Saravana bhavan. The Saravana bhavan in NJ is now under new management and their kaima idli tastes nothing like the original. I was missing the original Saravana bhavan kaima idli that I decided to try your recipe. My kids exclaimed,”you nailed it amma”. I am here to say thank you and you certainly nailed it.?

    Reply
  18. delete history says

    December 26, 2017 at 3:34 pm

    Really a good recipe for the dinner.

    Reply
  19. delete history says

    August 20, 2018 at 6:42 am

    Really a good recipe for the dinner

    Reply
  20. Denny Handal says

    February 18, 2019 at 4:08 am

    I must say that it’s very useful for me. Thank you for sharing such post!

    Reply
  21. isopro says

    February 14, 2020 at 3:31 pm

    Wonderful recipe. I would share this post with my family and friends. Keep sharing. Such a phenomenal post.

    Reply

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