Tawa Idli

Tawa Idli is a spicy dish made with idli, onion, tomato, spices and herbs. Tawa Idli is an excellent way to use leftover idlies and tastes so good. The main specialty of this dish is the addition of pav bhaji masala. Learn to make Tawa Idli with step by step pictures.

Tawa idli is a spicy snack prepared with leftover idlis. The main star ingredient of this recipe is pav bhaji masala powder, which gives a great flavor to this dish. I used homemade pav bhaji masala that I had and it tasted great! So try this tawa idli and enjoy!

About Tawa Idli

Tawa means the concave big pan that is used for making pav bhaji masala in the chat shops. So Tawa Idli is made by tossing idlies with onion, tomato, spices and herbs in the tawa and serving it hot and spicy.

Tawa idli is simple and easy to make if you have leftover bhaji & idli. Tawa Idli requires time if you have to make idli from the scratch but worth the effort and time for its incredibly delicious taste.

Tawa Idli Ingredients

• Idli – Make idlis and store in fridge for minimum 1 hour so that it does not crumble.
• Butter, Oil – Both butter and oil is used for cooking this.
• Tempering – Cumin seeds is used for tempering in butter, oil. Ginger garlic paste is added for flavor.
• Vegetables – I have used onion, tomato . You can use capsicum with other vegetables like peas, potato etc.
• Spice powders – Pav bhaji masala powder is used for this,
• Lemon – Lemon juice gives a tangy taste to the pulao.
• Coriander leaves – Coriander leaves is added for garnish.

Similar Recipes

• Tawa Pulao
• Dahi papdi chat
• Pavi bhaji
• Makhana chat
• Aloo tikki chat

How to make Tawa Idli Step by Step

1.Refrigerate the leftover idlis for few minutes. Cut into bite sized cubes, Set aside. In a pan heat butter, oil add cumin seeds, ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute, then add onion and saute till it turns transparent.

2.Then add tomatoes and sauté till mushy, once raw smell of tomatoes leave, add pav bhaji masala powder and required salt. Give a mix.

3.Then add the idli cubes and mix well till the masalas are evenly coated with the idlis. Garnish with coriander leaves, add lemon juice and switch off.

Serve hot / warm as a snack!

Expert Tips

• This is spicy so adjust the masala powder if you prefer it mild. May be you can 1.2 teaspoon of pav bhaji masala powder.
• Refrigerating the idlis for a while avoids stickiness while cutting the idlis.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and add lemon juice while serving.

Serving and Storage

Tawa Idli can be served with raita. This keeps well in fridge for 2 days, reheat and serve it.

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Tawa Idli Recipe

Tawa Idli is a spicy dish made with idli, onion, tomato, spices and herbs. Tawa Idli is an excellent way to use leftover idlies and tastes so good. The main specialty of this dish is the addition of pav bhaji masala. Learn to make Tawa Idli with step by step pictures.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Total Time25 minutes mins

Servings2 people

AuthorSharmilee J

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Ingredients

• 3 leftover idli
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
• 1 medium sized big onion
• 1 medium sized tomato
• 1 teaspoon pav bhaji masala
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon coriander leaves
• salt to taste

To Temper :

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

Instructions

• Refrigerate the leftover idlis for few minutes. Cut into bite sized cubes, Set aside. In a pan heat butter, oil add cumin seeds, ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute, then add onion and saute till it turns transparent.
• Then add tomatoes and sauté till mushy, once raw smell of tomatoes leave, add pav bhaji masala powder and required salt. Give a mix.
• Then add the idli cubes and mix well till the masalas are evenly coated with the idlis. Garnish with coriander leaves, add lemon juice and switch off.
• Serve hot / warm as a snack!

Notes

• This is spicy so adjust the masala powder if you prefer it mild.
• May be you can 1.2 teaspoon of pav bhaji masala powder.
• Refrigerating the idlis for a while avoids stickiness while cutting the idlis.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and add lemon juice while serving.

Nutrition Facts

Tawa Idli Recipe

Amount Per Serving (125 g)

Calories 113 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Trans Fat 0.2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 15mg5%

Sodium 1020mg44%

Potassium 235mg7%

Carbohydrates 9g3%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 692IU14%

Vitamin C 13mg16%

Calcium 21mg2%

Iron 0.3mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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