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February 10, 2011

KAIMA IDLI – SARAVANA BHAVAN STYLE

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When i was searching for recipes using left over idlies , i came across this kaima idly in sharmilee’s blog. I got attracted by this title & tried it on the same day.It was very nice.Thanku so much sharmilee :). Now i am posting this for my future reference.Sure kids would love this..

KAIMA IDLY

INGREDIENTS :
  • Left over idlies – 5 nos  ( cube cut )
  • Big onion – 1 no (finely chopped)
  • Tomato – 2 nos (-do-)
  • Green chilly - 1 no ( finely chopped)
  • Capsicum - 1/2 no
  • Red chilly powder– 1/2 tsp
  • Dhania powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
  • Salt  – As needed.
To temper :
  • Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
  • Urad dal – 1 tsp
  • Channa dal – 1 tsp
  • Curry leaves – a few
To garnish :
Coriander leaves - few

METHOD:
  • Heat a kadai with 2 tbsp of oil and  shallow fry the cube cut idly pieces.( u can also deep fry)Set aside.
  • In the same kadai, add a tbsp of oil and temper the items given above.
  • Now add the  chopped onion , saute well.Add green chilly ,curry leaves & capsicum pieces.Saute well.
  • Then add tomato pieces and saute till it becomes mushy.
  • Finally add  red chilly powder , turmeric powder , garam masala powder & salt. Mix well.
  • Now add the shallow fried idlies and toss well .
Garnish with coriander leaves and enjoy eating hot !!

NOTE 

In the actual recipe, the idlies are deep fried .But for health concern, i shallow fried the idlies.For kids , u can deep dry & do.So its ur choice of making it.


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40 comments :

Shanthi Krishnakumar said...

Nice and yummy

Ramya said...

I haven't seen a better recipe using left over idlies..soo tempting:-)
Wish i cud grab that cute yellow fork and start gobbling right now..

Santosh Bangar said...

best use and yummy idli

Unknown said...

Wow looks very tempting...Thanks for trying, and glad you all liked it. Its been a while since I made it and urs tempts me more :)

Priya Sreeram said...

they look wow--nice recipe !

Ash said...

Very yummy look it poses... Colorful & tempting.... How I wish I could taste a bite.... :)

Ash....
(http://hastkala-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)

Reva said...

What a wonderful way to use up leftover idlis..... It is absolutely lipsmacking...
Reva

Vikis Kitchen said...

I always idly uppuma with left over idlis. But your kaima idly will replace mine soon:) Very tempting dish.

sharada said...

great way of using left over idli.
Nice blog.

கோலா பூரி. said...

பேர் பாத்துட்டு வேர என்னமோன்னு நினைச்சேன். டேஸ்டி ரெசிப்பி.

குறையொன்றுமில்லை. said...

இனிமேல இட்லி மீந்துபோனா வேஸ்ட் ஆகாது. நல்ல குறிப்பு. நன்றி.

Suja Manoj said...

Great way to use left over idlis..looks absolutely delicious.

Meena Thennaapan said...

Easy and tasty way with Idlis
http://chettinadthruminu.blogspot.com/

Sunanda said...

This is semms to one of the best way to use left over Idlis.. Looks delicious

Shama Nagarajan said...

too tempting...nice one

Preety said...

i will make this when next time i have left over idlis:)

Vimitha Durai said...

Nice one... can put the left over idlis into good use..

Swathi said...

Kaima idly looks delicious.

Chitra said...

Thank you for visiting my blog. You have great recipes over here..

...Following your blog from now on. ..... :-)

Aruna Manikandan said...

looks very tempting and delicious dear :)

Priya Suresh said...

Would love to have this idly everyday,soo tempting..

Pavithra Elangovan said...

Love this so much..looks so good and yumm. Hey ur layout is cool, very nice.

swapna said...

A nice way to use left over idlis...yummy!!

Ana Powell said...

I had no idea what idlis were, now I know to be a South Indian savoury cake.
Have a great week ♥

Panchpakwan said...

So delicious recipe for leftover idlis..

JishasKitchen said...

delicious...loved it

GEETHA ACHAL said...

My favorite...Love it...Used to eat in hotel whenever we go...

Radhika said...

Have to try it out. I am sure my kids are going to it while going thru it

Jeyashris Kitchen said...

no doubt my daughter will love this.nice variation from the usual idli we make

Raks said...

I wanted to try this too and started with deep frying idlies,but the idlies all stuck up in my laddle ending up in messy oil. This way I will sure try!

Rachana said...

I do the same with the leftover idlis.

They look simply delicious.

shriannalakshmi said...

Nice recipe.Simply superb.Thanks for the post.

Cham said...

Very tasty and spicy leftover idea!

Sanctified Spaces said...

Love the tittle of your blog.You have a a nice space and exhaustive list of recipes.Thank you for stopping by.

Ganga Sreekanth said...

yummy idly chitra...will try

Sarah Naveen said...

that looks so yummy!! loved it..

Sensible Vegetarian said...

Looks yummy. A sure kid pleaser.

Sharmi said...

looks so yum and comforting!

Laavanya said...

I too love the kaima idli you get in saravana bhavan and make it often - looks really nice Chitra

Myvegfare said...

wow, nice and yummy, kids will sure love this!