Tawa Idli

Tawa idli is a delicious and super quick snack – an improvisation of a combination of leftover idlis(or fresh idlis), pav bhaji masala, basic spices, onion, tomato, and lemon juice. It takes only 15 mins to make and tastes great as breakfast, kids lunch box or as an evening snack with some tea or coffee. To break the monotony of a regular idli and chutney, or Idli Upma, Tawa Idli is a delicious twist to the regular idli.

Making Tawa Idli

PREP TIME: 5 MINS COOK TIME: 10MINS TOTAL TIME: 15 MINS COURSE:SNACKS CUISINE:INDIAN SERVINGS : 2 – 3

Ingredients

Idlis – 5, cubed
Onions – ¼ cup, chopped
Tomato – ½ cup, chopped
Ghee – 1 tsp
Oil – 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
Green chilli – ½ tsp, chopped
Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
Pav bhaji masala – ½ tsp (adjust to taste)
Grated ginger – 1 tsp
Black salt – ½ tsp (adjust to taste)
Lime or lemon juice – 1 tsp
Chopped coriander leaves – 2 tsp

Instructions

Heat the butter and ghee in a pan and add the cumin seeds.
When they sputter, add the onions, green chillies and ginger.
Saute until the onions turn pink and fragrant.
Next, add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric, pav bhaji masala, black salt. Saute 3 to 5 mins on medium flame.
while tomatoes and spices are getting cooked, chop the idlis into small cubes.
Once the tomatoes are soft and mushy, add the cubed idli and toss well to coat.
Finally add the lime juice and garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve tawa idli hot with tea or coffee.

step by step photo instructions

Heat the butter and ghee in a pan and add the cumin seeds.

2. When they sputter, add the onions, green chillies and ginger. Saute until the onions turn pink and fragrant.

3. Next, add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric, pav bhaji masala, black salt. Saute 3 to 5 mins on medium flame.

4. while tomatoes are getting cooked, chop the idlis into small cubes. Once the tomatoes are soft and mushy, add the cubed idli and toss well to coat.