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Masala Coconut Idli

Having idli, sambhar and chutney for breakfast is a great way to start your day. But when there are leftover idlis, have them differently. Here is a great recipe to help you enjoy the leftover idlis. So why wait, make them at the earliest and enjoy.

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Main ingredients Scraped fresh coconut, Leftover idlis, Coconut oil, Split skinless black gram, Split Bengal gram, Mustard seeds, Asafoetida, Curry leaves, Turmeric powder, Red chilli powder, Fresh coriander leaves, Lemon juice
Cuisine South Indian
Course Snack
Prep time 5-10 minutes
Cook time 10-15 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Mild
Level of cooking Easy
Others Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup scraped fresh coconut
  • 10-12 leftover idlis, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon split skinless black gram (dhuli urad dal)
  • 1 teaspoon split Bengal gram (chana dal)
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
  • 10-15 curry leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ¾ teaspoon red chilli powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • Fresh coriander sprig for garnish

Method

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a non-stick pan, add the idli pieces and sauté till they turn golden brown. Transfer into a bowl.
  2. Heat remaining coconut oil in the same pan. Add split skinless black gram and split Bengal gram, mix well and saute till golden.  Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. 
  3. Add asafoetida and curry leaves and mix well. Reduce the heat, add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt and mix well.
  4. Add the idli pieces, coconut and coriander leaves and mix well.
  5. Add lemon juice, mix till well combined and take the pan off the heat. 
  6. Transfer into a serving bowl.  Garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot. 
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