Tasty Puli Idli/Savory Rice Cakes ( using Leftovers)

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These tasty Puli Idli/Savory Rice Cakes are the best way to use the leftover Idlis.

Idli- A staple South Indian breakfast.

Idli is a staple South Indian healthy breakfast. It’s a perfect blend of carbohydrates and protein. And it is also steamed which makes it a healthy breakfast. It is made with a fermented batter of rice and urad dal. Check out to make Idli dosa Batter. The batter is fermented overnight. Due to the fermentation process, it is easily digested by the body.

Using Leftovers

Usually, Idli is had along with spicy condiments like Sambar, Chutney. But when we have some leftovers, it’s a challenge to use them interestingly and yummy. There may be various ways to use leftover idlis. But this one is really yummy and tasty. I have seen this recipe on a TV show years back. Most of the recipes I learned are from TV shows. This recipe has a nice tangy flavor because of the tamarind extract we use. You can adjust as per your requirements.

Puli Idli/savory rice cakes (leftovers)

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Puli Idli recipe

INGREDIENTS

Idli – 1 1/2 cup cubed

Onions – 3/4 cup chopped finely

Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp

Red chili powder – 1 tsp

Salt – As required

Tamarind extract – small lime sized in 1/4 cup water

Mustard seeds – 1/2  tsp

Channa dal – 1/2 tsp

Oil – 1 tsp

Curry leaves – few

Coriander leaves – few

METHOD

  • Heat oil in a pan.Crackle mustard seeds and Channa dal.
  • Add Onions & curry leaves. Saute’ till golden.
  • Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and tamarind extract.
  • Let the tamarind extract boil well and the raw smell goes.
  • Add the required salt.
  • Then add cubed idlis.
  • Stir thoroughly till masala mixes in idli.
  • Mix, so it doesn’t burn.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves.
  • Serve warm.

NOTES

  1. You can also use freshly made idlis to make this.
  2. Adjust tamarind extract as per your requirements.
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Tasty Puli Idli/Savory Rice Cake( Leftovers)

Author: Lathiya
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 1 people
Calories:

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup Idli Cubed
  • 3/4 cup Onions Chopped finely
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Red chili powder
  • Salt As required
  • Tamarind extract small lime sized in 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Channa dal
  • 1 tsp Oil
  • Curry leaves few
  • Coriander leaves few

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan.Crackle mustard seeds and Channa dal.
  2. Add Onions & curry leaves. Saute’ till golden.
  3. Add turmeric powder,red chili powder and tamarind extract.
  4. Let the tamarind extract boil well and raw smell goes.
  5. Add required salt.
  6. Then add cubed idlis.
  7. Stir thoroughly till masala mixes in idli.
  8. Mix,so it doesn’t burn.
    Garnish with coriander leaves.
    Serve warm.

Notes

  1. You can also use freshly made idlis to make this.
  2. Adjust tamarind extract as per your requirements.

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34 Comments

  1. I love leftover idli that is stir fried in spices. Sometimes I purposely make more idlis so that next day I can have this spicy preparation but I don’t add tamarind.Next time I will.

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