Tempered ghee podi idli recipe, Nei podi idli recipe

Tempered ghee podi idli recipe leftover idlis cut, smeared in ghee, tempered with a basic tadka with idli podi sprinkled.

I usually make a simple version in dosa tawa itself..heat oil, add idli podi along with cut idli cubes toast and serve hot.But this is the version amma makes and I love it too…this is inbetween idli upma and idli podi toast.

I have always wondered how our elders turn even the leftovers to such tasty snack and avoid food wastage.So I have also stuck to this rule of no food wastage  as far as I can.

So sometimes I intentionally make more idlis just to make this as I love it so much.

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Tempered ghee podi idli recipe

Tempered ghee podi idli recipe leftover idlis cut smeared in ghee, tempered with a basic tadka with idli podi sprinkled

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: Indian

Servings1

AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

• 3 nos leftover idlis (refrigerated for 30 mins)
• 1 tsp ghee
• 2 tbsp idli podi

To temper:

• 1 tsp ghee
• 2 tsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp urad dal
• a small sprig curry leaves
• 1 no red chilli
• a pinch hing

Instructions

• Refrigerate the idlis for half an hour to make it firm to cut.Cut into small cubes.Add ghee.
• Spread ghee well on the idlis and set aside.To a kadai add oil, ghee heat it add mustard seeds let it splutter.Then add the items listed under ' to temper', let it splutter.
• Give a quick saute until dal turns golden.Now add the cut idlis.
• Add idli podi.Mix well and roast for 3-5 mins low medium flame.Switch off and serve hot!

Notes

• You can add a tsp of ghee at the end to give a more unique ghee flavour.
• I used homemade mtr style idli podi.
• If you are serving for kids, then you can reduce idli podi to 1 tbsp.

Tempered ghee podi idli

How to make ghee podi idli:

1. Refrigerate the idlis for half an hour to make it firm to cut.Cut into small cubes.Add ghee.
2. Spread ghee well on the idlis and set aside.To a kadai add oil, ghee heat it add mustard seeds let it splutter.Then add the items listed under ‘ to temper’, let it splutter.
3. Give a quick saute until dal turns golden.Now add the cut idlis.
4. Add idli podi.Mix well and roast for 3-5 mins low medium flame.Switch off and serve hot!

Nei podi idli ready!