Podi Idli with leftover idlis cut, smeared in ghee, tempered with a basic tadka with idli podi sprinkled. Podi Idli Recipe with step by step pictures and video.
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About Podi Idli
Podi idli is so tasty and a comforting food made with leftover idlis. 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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Podi Idli
Podi idli is so tasty and a comforting food made with leftover idlis. 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.
Ingredients
- 3 nos left over idlis refrigerated for 30 mins
- 1 teaspoon ghee
- 2 tablespoon idli podi
To temper:
- 1 teaspoon ghee
- 2 teaspoon oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon 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 Podi Idli hot!
Ingredients
- 3 nos left over idlis refrigerated for 30 mins
- 1 teaspoon ghee
- 2 tablespoon idli podi
To temper:
- 1 teaspoon ghee
- 2 teaspoon oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon urad dal
- a small sprig curry leaves
- 1 no red chilli
- a pinch hing
Optional Variations
- Podi Idli Travel Version: Reduce the podi quantity
- Podi Idli for kids lunchbox: Add more ghee!
- Podi Idli for lunchbox: Add less ghee, fry more
How To Make Podi Idli
Note: In the step-by-step directions shown here, I am showing the ingredient measurements for 1 serving of Podi Idli. You can easily scale the recipe up or down as according to your needs.
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!
5. Podi Idli ready!
FAQs
Absolutely! It’s packed with protein, fiber, antioxidants, and lots of essential nutrients. And, since it’s easy to change up the flavor, you can be sure you’re getting a balanced breakfast every day.
It is best eaten hot, within about an hour of preparation!