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Podi Idli Recipe (Podi Mini Idli)

Podi Idli is a great South Indian breakfast that cab be made quickly with leftover idlis or mini idlis. It is made by tossing steamed idlis over a basic tempering along with a spicy ground lentil condiment called podi. These serve as a great snack too, kids will love it.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings2
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 30 mini idli
  • 1 medium sized onion
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoon ghee
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 small sprig curry leaves
  • 2 tablespoon idli podi
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • To a pan add 1 tablespoon gingelly oil. Add ½ teaspoon mustard seeds, let it splutter.
  • Add 1 small sprig curry leaves, let it splutter.
  • Add 1 medium sized onion sliced along with little salt. Idli podi already has salt so keep an eye while adding salt.
  • Saute until it turns transparent. Do not let it soften it should be slightly crunchy.
  • Add around 30 mini idlis along with 3 tablespoon idli podi. My homemade idli posi is not spicy so I added more. You can adjust according to the spice level of your idli podi.
  • Add 1 ½ tablespoon ghee.
  • Give a quick mix.Toss in high flame and switch off.
  • Serve podi idli hot!

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Notes

  • Adding idli podi - Our recipe of idli podi is less spicy so I usually add more. But if you are using store bought then use little less as it may be spicy, adjust accordingly.
  • Add ons - You can add vegetables like carrot, capsicum to make it whole some. You can even add corn, peas or any other veggie of your choice. You can even add peanuts or almonds replacing cashews.
  • Oil - Gingelly oil is good for health so be generous in adding. You can replace it with coconut oil.
  • Idlis - Make sure your idlis are slightly porous so that it absorbs the podi well. So use the first batch of idli batter for best results. If you don't have mini idli mould, you can even make regular idlis, cube them and use it.
  • Avoid crumbling - Refrigerate steamed idlis for a while to make it firm and avoid crumbling.
Nutrition Facts
Podi Idli Recipe (Podi Mini Idli)
Amount Per Serving (150 g)
Calories 206 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 29mg10%
Sodium 45mg2%
Potassium 86mg2%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 39IU1%
Vitamin C 24mg29%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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