Stuffed Cheese Idli

          If you have got bored with the same old idli, try to make them appetizing and appealing. So how about these super delicious and slightly different stuffed idlis for your breakfast? I stuffed them with cheese, coriander leaves and red chili powder. 

          You can go ahead and add any spices of your choice and relish them with coconut chutney / any chutney, idli podi and sambar. These yummy idlis can be packet for a healthy lunch box meal too. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

• 4-5 cups idli batter
• 1/2 cup cheese, grated
• handful of coriander leaves, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. red chili powder
• oil to grease
• coconut chutney and sambar to serve

          In a bowl, combine together cheese, coriander leaves and red chili powder. Make small round flat balls and keep aside.

         Pour little of the batter in the greased idli moulds. Then place each ball of cheese in the centre. Cover with some more batter.

         Steam for 12-15 minutes. When cool, demould them and serve them with coconut chutney and sambar.

                               Combine cheese, coriander leaves & red chili powder. 

                                Make small round flat balls & keep aside.

                           Pour little batter in greased idli moulds. Then place each ball of
                           cheese in the centre. 

                      Cover with more batter. Steam for 12-15 min. When cool, demould them
                      & serve them with coconut chutney & sambar.

                               Serve them with coconut chutney & sambar.

Stuffed Paneer Idli

          Make your breakfast super delicious, healthy and different with these stuffed idlis. I made a stuffing out of paneer, which is loaded with protein. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner or as a lunch box meal. Relish them with coconut chutney, sambar and idli podi for a wholesome meal. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

• 4-5 cups batter 
• 150-200 gms. paneer, mashed
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. garam masala powder
• handful of coriander leaves, chopped
• 2-3 tbsp. fried onions
• 2 fresh red chilies, chopped
• oil to shallow fry

          In a bowl, mix together paneer, salt, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, coriander leaves, fried onions and red chilies. Keep aside.

          Pour a little of the batter into each of the greased idli mould. Then spread a layer of the paneer mix and cover it with another layer of the idli batter. 

          Steam for 12-15 minutes. When cool, demould them and serve with coconut chutney (or any chutney as preferred) and sambar. 

        

                           Mix paneer, salt, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, coriander
                           leaves, fried onions & red chilies. Keep aside.

                      

                                     Pour little batter into each of the greased idli mould. 

                                             Then spread a layer of the paneer mix.

                             Cover it with another layer of idli batter. Steam for 12-15 min. 

                      When cool, demould & serve with coconut chutney & sambar.                           

                   

Stuffed Tumkur Keema Idli (Steamed & Stuffed Mince Cake - Tumkur Speciality)

          I came across this type of Idli in one of the eateries here and I simply loved its amazing shape. They are a speciality from Tumkur region in Karnataka and are also called Thatte Idli. So thought of giving it a try but with a twist. I made stuffed keema Idli and relished them with coconut chutney and sambar. So go ahead and make them by checking out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this delicacy.

• 2-3 cups idli batter
• 2-3 tbsp. coriander leaves
• 1 tbsp. idli podi
• 1 tsp. oil 

Stuffing- 

• 300 gms. chicken mince
• 1/2 cup coriander stem, chopped
• 2 tbsp. oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp. tomato paste
• 1 tsp. red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp coriander-cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1-2 tbsp. coriander leaves

          In a small bowl, mix together ginger-garlic paste, tomato paste and all the dry spices with 1/4 cup water into a paste. Keep aside.

          Heat oil in a pan and saute the onion till light brown. Now add the spice paste and fry till the oil separates. Add the mince and the chopped coriander stems. 

          Mix well and cook, covered till dry. Keep breaking the lumps with the spatula during the process of cooking. When done, set aside to cool. Add little of the coriander leaves and mix well.

          Pour a layer of the idli batter in a greased steel container / tiffin box. Spread 2-3 tbsp. of the keema over it, followed by some coriander leaves and idli podi. The final layer should be of the idli batter.

          Steam for 20-22 minutes (5-7 minutes on a high flame and the remaining on a medium to low flame.) 

          Set aside for 15-20 minutes before demoulding it. Serve these delicious Stuffed Keema Idlis with coconut chutney and sambar.

                               The prepared keema. Add coriander leaves & keep aside.

                   Pour a layer of idli batter in a greased steel container. Spread 2-3 tbsp. 
                   of  keema over it, followed by some coriander leaves & idli podi. 

                                The final layer should be of idli batter.

                     Steam for 20-22 minutes (5-7 minutes on a high flame & remaining on 
                     a medium to low flame.) 

                                The steamed Idli.

                                Demould it when it slightly cools down.

                 Serve these yummy Stuffed Keema Idlis with coconut chutney & sambar.