Stuffed Idli

January 24, 2012

Stuffed Idli

Whenever you think of 'light & delicious' food, I am sure South Indian delicacies have the 'top of the mind recall'..Hahahhh that sounds so very corporate. But as a matter of fact no one can miss the authentic taste of southern India. Be it the soft idli's ,the crispy Dosa or the irresistible Uttapam , no one can eat just one :-P

So when I saw my Chachi making these stuffed Idlis, i was not very sure about the idea . But later on I also tried my hands on the recipe and must say it was simply awesome. This stuffed version is a twist to the regular one which makes the dish more palatable. So take a look at the recipe:

Ingredients:(For Batter)

Rice - 2 cups
Urad Dal - 1 cup
Salt to taste
Fenugreek seeds- 4-5

Ingredients:(For Stuffing)

Potatoes - 3 (medium sized)
Green chillies -2-3 (finely chopped)
Garlic Cloves- 2-3 (minced)
Mustard seeds- 1 teaspoon
Turmeric Powder - 1 teaspoon
Oil -1 spoon
Salt to taste

Serves- 4

Method:

For the batter , soak rice and urad dal for 6-7 hours .
Grind it with fenugreek seeds to a smooth paste .
Keep the batter at a warm place and allow it to ferment overnight.
Add salt and the batter is ready.
For the stuffing, boil and mash the potatoes.
Heat oil in a pan. Add minced garlic ,mustard seeds ,chopped chillies ,turmeric powder and mashed potatoes. Mix well and let it cool down for a while.
Now, grease the Idli stand with little oil . Pour a tablespoon of the idli batter.

Keep 1 spoon stuffing / bhaji on the batter.

Pour some more batter on the top so that it covers the stuffing

Steam the idlis for 10 minutes and yummy idlis are ready.
Serve hot with Chilli-Peanut chutney or Sauce .

I am sure even kids are going to enjoy this recipe. If you are planning to organize a party for the kids or a kitty party for your friends , this can be an ideal dish which you can prepare in advance and can keep in a casserole .It is not only sumptuous but can also be a tasty substitute of the Potato wada .So try it today and am pretty sure this one's gonna be on the menu quite often :-)) Happy Cooking.

Chandana Mungre Kashid

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