Tawa Idli is a spicy, masala loaded version of Idli made by cutting Idli into pieces & tossing it with spices. Tawa Idli is an ideal way to meet your spicy craving and when we have leftover idlis. Tawa Idli Recipe is presented in this post with step by step pictures.
Tava Idli(Tawa idli) is a spicy snack prepared with leftover idlis. The main star ingredient of this recipe is pav bhaji masala powder, which gives a great flavour to this snack…I used homemade and it tasted great!
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Tawa Idli
Ingredients
- 3 nos leftover idli
- 1 medium sized big onion
- 1 medium sized tomato
- 1 teaspoon pav bhaji masala
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon coriander leaves
- salt to taste
To Temper :
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
Instructions
- Refrigerate the leftover idlis for few mins. Cut into bite sized cubes, Set aside.
- In a pan heat butter add ginger and saute for a min, then add onion and saute till it turns transparent.
- Then add tomatoes and saute till mushy, once raw smell of tomatoes leave, add pav bhaji masala powder and required salt. Give a mix.
- Then add the idli cubes and mix well till the masalas are evenly coated with the idlis.
- Garnish with coriander leaves, add lemon juice and switch off.
- Serve Tawa Idli hot / warm as a snack or as a dinner!
Notes
- This is spicy so adjust the masala powder if you prefer it mild. May be you can 1.2 teaspoon of pav bhaji masala powder.
- Refrigerating the idlis for a while avoids stickiness while cutting the idlis.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and add lemon juice while serving.
Tawa Idli Recipe Step by Step
- Refrigerate the leftover idlis for few mins.Cut into bite sized cubes,Set aside.In a pan heat butter add ginger and saute for a min, then add onion and saute till it turns transparent.
- Then add tomatoes and saute till mushy, once raw smell of tomatoes leave, add pav bhaji masala powder and required salt.Give a mix.
- Then add the idli cubes and mix well till the masalas are evenly coated with the idlis.Garnish with coriander leaves, add lemon juice and switch off.
Serve hot / warm as a snack!
Expert Tips
- This is spicy so adjust the masala powder if you prefer it mild.May be you can 1.2 teaspoon of pav bhaji masala powder.
- Refrigerating the idlis for a while avoids stickiness while cutting the idlis.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and add lemon juice while serving.
Nivedhanams Sowmya
delicious and very flavorful!!
Nivedhanams Sowmya
so flavorful and delicious!! love this!!
keertthana premkumar
looks great..wil try as an evening snack..
MSUSMA
Mouthwatering idlies
Shweet Spicess
Tawa idli looks very inviting and delicious 🙂
Veena Theagarajan
looks yum.. I do it with subji masala.. it is nice snack
sumana ved
My daughter hates idlis now a days, I think if I use this technique she will love it…thanks Sharmilee
Sapana Behl
Tava idli looks so yummy ! Good one….
muruganandan
அம்மா நினைவு வருகிறது…
Unknown
I am doubtful abt its dryness while eating, by the way what shd be the proportion ,authentic one, for making idly's !
Sangeetha M
super spicy and yummy snack, love anything spicy with idlis…looks so tempting 🙂
Hamaree Rasoi
Lovely and colorful looking idlis.
Deepa
Nisa Homey
So very innovative!! love your clicks too.