Masala Idly is a healthy & tasty Indian breakfast recipe that can be prepared very easily. It tastes absolutely yummy than plain Idlies. Children like to have this spicy variation for lunch box, in the name of Idly sandwich. In this recipe, the masala filling is prepared and stuffed inside the idly batter and steam cooked. Tingle your tastebuds with this traditional, mouthwatering Masala Idly recipe, that’s sure to be an instant hit in your family too..:)
Ingredients
Idly batter - 1 cup
A. For Potato Masala:
Potatoes - 2 to 3 medium sized
Oil - 1 tbsp
Mustard - ¼ tsp
Hing/ asafetida - a pinch
Split urad dal - ½ tsp
Curry leaves - few leaves
Onion sliced - ½ cup
Green chilly - 1 or 2
Garlic - 2 to 3
Turmeric pwd - ¼ tsp
Salt to taste
Instructions
1.
A. To Prepare Potato Masala:
2.
Wash and pressure cook the potatoes till soft & cooked.
3.
Peel the skin and mash the contents.
4.
Heat oil in a wok / kadai.
5.
Temper with mustard, hing, cumin, urad dal and curry leaves.
6.
Add finely sliced onion, green chilly, garlic and fry till ltransculent.
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Add turmeric pwd, salt and continue sauting for few minutes.
8.
7. Add ¼ cup water and allow to boil
9.
Add the mashed potatoes, mix well and cook for 2 to 3 minute.
10.
Once the masala attains thick consistency, remove from flame.
11.
Allow to cool.
12.
Healthy filling is ready.
13.
B. To Prepare Masala Idly:
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Keep the idly batter & potato stuffing ready.
15.
Grease idly plates with oil
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Pour a single layer of batter to it.
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Top it with spoonful of potato masala.
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Now cover it with idly batter.
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Steam cook for 10 to 12 mins.
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Allow to cool & take the masala idlies from the plate.
21.
Masala Idlies or Idly Sandwich is ready..!
22.
Yummy & healthy breakfast menu is ready to enjoy with Red chutey & Sambar.