Masala idli recipe with vegetables

06 Mar Masala idli recipe with vegetables

Last Updated on March 6, 2024 by blessmyfoodbypayal

Masala idli recipe with vegetables with step wise pictorial and video method.

Masala Idli is a lipsmacking snack made using leftover idlis alongwith veggies of your choice.

Idli, a South Indian delicacy is well known across the world and is traditionally served with Sambar and coconut chutney.

Many a times you are in excess of idli but less sambar or idlis are made without any accompaniment or you are not in a mood to eat idlis with sambar, reasons can be various.

In any of such situations, Masala Idli is the best alternative. Made with the seasoned vegetables, this recipe is not just a somehow kind of adjustment of leftover idlis, but makes an amazing snack or appetizer.

Really, masala idli is such a delicious snack that you will not look or wait for idlis to fall in leftovers, but deliberately make extra idlis or even make this recipe with fresh idlis.

This makes it tastier and gives it more nutrients. Masala Idli is perfect for breakfast, snack time or even as a light meal.

To make this recipe, you can take any idlis, be it of semolina or rice flour or made of some other flour, but better if it is plain.

What’s great about Masala Idli is that you can use any veggies you like. Carrots, peas, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes are commonly used. These veggies not only add flavor but also make the dish colorful and appealing. Plus, they’re good for your health too!

Masala Idli is not just yummy but also very convenient. You can have it for breakfast, brunch, or even as a quick snack. It’s also great for lunchboxes or picnics because it’s easy to pack and carry. And the best part is, it’s healthy too!

Give it a try and experience the joy of South Indian cuisine!

STEP WISE PICTORIAL RECIPE OF MASALA IDLI RECIPE WITH VEGETABLES

For this recipe, take idlis which are plain, either it be rawa idli or rice flour idli. However we used these idlis for this recipe. Quantity of idlis and other ingredients is given in the recipe card below. Chop the idlis in bite sizes. Keep aside.

Take oil in a pan and when it’s hot, add mustard seeds. Let them crackle. Then add green chilies and curry leaves. Roast for couple of seconds.

Add onion, carrot, capsicum and cabbage. Also add spices i.e. salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and sambar powder. If you don’t have sambar powder, then add pav bhaji masala or garam masala.

Saute on high heat for 2-3 minutes. Veggies should turn soft but don’t let them loose their crunch.

Then add tomato ketchup. Finally add the chopped idli, water, lemon juice and coriander leaves. Mix well.

Serve hot.

MASALA IDLI RECIPE WITH VEGETABLES – RECIPE CARD

Masala idli recipe with vegetables

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Spice up your breakfast routine with this delicious masala idli recipe, packed with flavorful vegetables and aromatic spices.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Breakfast

Cuisine South Indian

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

• 26 idlis (plain)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp mustard seeds
• 2 green chilies (chopped)
• 7-8 curry leaves (fresh or dried)
• 2 onions (finely chopped)
• 2-3 carrot (cut into juliennes)
• 1/2 cup capsicum (cut into juliennes)
• 1 cup cabbage (thinly chopped)
• Salt to taste
• Red chilli powder to taste
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp sambar masala (or pav bhaji masala or garam masala)
• 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves

Instructions

 

• For this recipe, take idlis which are plain, either it be rawa idli or rice flour idli. However we used these idlis for this recipe.
• Chop the idlis in bite sizes. Keep aside.
• Take oil in a pan and when it's hot, add mustard seeds.
• Let them crackle.
• Then add green chilies and curry leaves. Roast for couple of seconds.
• Add onion, carrot, capsicum and cabbage.
• Also add spices i.e. salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and sambar powder. If you don't have sambar powder, then add pav bhaji masala or garam masala.
• Saute on high heat for 2-3 minutes. Veggies should turn soft but don't let them loose their crunch.
• Then add tomato ketchup.
• Finally add the chopped idli.
• Mix well.
• Add lemon juice and coriander leaves.
• Mix well.
• Serve hot.

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