Kasuri Idli

 

            Idlis are a great and a healthy breakfast option. These traditional South Indian breakfast is anytime welcome with some coconut chutney and sambar for a wholesome meal. They are also a great lunch box meal too. 

          Now how about turning them into something interesting and appealing? It is really fun creating them. So go ahead and make these idlis by adding some dry roasted kasuri methi (fenugreek leaves) for a change. 

• 3 cups idli batter
• 1/4 cup kasuri methi, dry roasted
• 1 tsp. oil to grease the idli moulds
• coconut chutney and sambar to serve

          In a bowl, mix the idli batter and the kasuri methi. Keep aside some to sprinkle on the top. 

          Spoon the batter into greased idli moulds. Sprinkle the remaining on the top of the idlis. 

          Steam for 13-15 minutes or till done. when it slightly cools down, demould them and serve with coconut chutney and sambar for a wholesome meal. 

Designer Idli

          Idlis are a great breakfast option. These healthy steamed South Indian delicacy is anytime welcome with some coconut chutney, sambar and idli podi for a wholesome meal. So turn them into something interesting and appealing for your loved ones. Kids will surely love them. 

          Go ahead and create these beautiful designer idlis by adding some spinach and beetroot puree for a real visual treat. Besides breakfast, they can also be relished anytime of the day and can be an excellent lunch box meal too. 

• 2-3 cups idli batter
• 1 tbsp. spinach puree
• 1 tbsp. beetroot puree
• 1 tsp. oil to grease the idli moulds
• coconut chutney, sambar and idli podi to serve

          Spoon the batter into greased idli moulds. Add in few drops of the spinach & beetroot puree. With a toothpick make swirls over them to create a pattern.

          Steam for 13-15 minutes or till done. when it slightly cools down, demould them and serve with chutney, sambar and idli podi for a wholesome meal. 

Designer Spinach Swirl Idli

          Idlis are a great  and a  healthy breakfast option. These traditional South Indian breakfast is anytime welcome with some coconut chutney and sambar for a wholesome meal. They are also a great lunch box meal too. 

          So how about turning them into something interesting and appealing in a designer form? It is really fun creating them. So go ahead and make these swirl idlis by adding some spinach puree for a real visual treat. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe prepare it.

• 2 cups idli batter (makes 8 idlis and 1 idli cake)
• 1-2 tbsp. spinach puree
• oil to grease the moulds

          In one cup add the spinach puree and mix well. Grease the idli moulds. Pour some white idli batter first, followed by the green batter and so on alternately pouring the batter.

          Steam for 15 minutes. De mould them when it slightly cools down and serve with chutney or / and sambar.