Heena's Kitchen Diaries: Spicy Masala Idli

"MASALA IDLI" and that too SPICY... yeah !!!

I like it spicy with loads and loads of fresh cilantro and a good amount of crunchy tempering to it.

It's also one of my quick fix recipe and a one pot recipe too whenever I have leftover idli's OR khatta dhokla's. Sometimes I purposely make more of these to have some leftover to enjoy it over the weekend as a quick n easy breakfast menu with garma garam pudina adrak chai / hot fresh mint ginger tea.

And today begin the reason for a quick fix breakfast... guess why ??? It's T20 match between India and Australia ...

Being Indian, Cricket is much popular just like some different Nation kinda thing. It is so close that people pray, emote, vouch, bet, be or break on each ball being thrown, hit, and caught at. It can be said the fanism runs in our family too. You are simply mesmerized and everyone is so stuck to the TV. Nothing seems more serious in real time than a match being played and the viewers watching them be it Live in the stadium or in your home with family and friends or even if you are watching it somewhere outside. This scene is the same everywhere. I am sure you guys can relate to me in that true Cricket fan spirit.

We had soft and warm idli's for friday night with coconut chutney and podi / gun powder.

I made a batch extra, 3 stacks / 12 idli's and stored in the refrigerator for a Quick weekend breakfast. Believe me pre-planning is the key for these weekend match quick fixes as everyone is glued to that idiot box that day and you too do not wanna miss that zeal and fun going on.

This recipe is an healthy option, Gluten free, One Pot recipe, Quick fix / Instant, Works great as a snack, kids friendly tiffin option, and Homemade food on-the-go.

INGREDIENTS

Fresh idli's OR leftover idli's

loads of cilantro / coriander

oil

2 teaspoon mustard seeds

2 teaspoon sesame seeds

2 teaspoon garlic, green chili, ginger roughly crushed ( optional )

pinch of asafoetida

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

2 teaspoons red chilli powder

sugar ( optional ) for a diabetic friendly recipe

* Adjust he proportions of garlic, green chili, ginger roughly crushed and chilli powder according to your preference and also if kids are consuming.

PROCEDURE

1) Cut the idli into small bite size pieces.

2) Heat oil in a wok. Add mustard seeds and sesame seeds and let it crackle.

3) Add asafoetida and turmeric powder, garlic ginger and green chilli crushed and half of the finely chopped cilantro.

4) Add in cut idli's and mix well.

5) Add in chilli powder and remaining cilantro, salt and a pinch of sugar ( optional for a diabetic friendly recipe ) and mix well.

6) Sprinkle some water with you hands if they feel dry. Cover and cook for some time on slow medium flame. Cook the the idli until crisp.

Plating accompaniments

Serve the warm Spicy Masala idli with a cup of garam chai. It can also be enjoyed anytime as a snack too. Enjoy this soft, warm, crunchy and spicy masala idli.