Name: Mini Idli 65 recipe by Sudha Sridhar at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Regular idli batter - 3 cups ( Recipe given in the tip section ); Refined oil - 2 tbsp; Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp; Black gram (without skin) (Urad dhuli) - 1 tsp; Curry leaves - a sprig; Onion - 1 small; Gun powder / Chilli Chutney powder - 2 tbsp ( Recipe given in the tip section )

ABOUT Mini Idli 65 RECIPE

Regular idlis made interesting with a little pop and crunch. Children are always in a hurry to finish their tiffin and run to the playground. So here is a no mess tiffin that they can quickly pop into their mouths.

Ingredients Serving: 2

Regular idli batter - 3 cups ( Recipe given in the tip section )
Refined oil - 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Black gram (without skin) (Urad dhuli) - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - a sprig
Onion - 1 small
Gun powder / Chilli Chutney powder - 2 tbsp ( Recipe given in the tip section )

Instructions

Dice onions and keep them aside.
Steam idlis in mini idli mould.
While the idlis are cooking, in a wok add the 1 tbsp of oil and once it comes up to heat add the mustard seeds.
Once the mustard seeds splutter add the black gram and saute till golden in colour.
Add the diced onions and curry leaves.
Saute for a couple of minutes till the onions become translucent.
Take out the idlis from the mould and add them into the wok with the onions.
Mix gently and sprinkle gun powder and if the idlis look very dry add 1 tbsp of oil and mix it thoroughly.

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