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Saravana Bhavan hotel Style Kaima Idli recipe

kaima idly recipe 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: South Indian
Keyword: idli recipes, leftover recipes, south indian recipes, south indian special recipes
Author: Jinoo Jayakrishnan
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Ingredients

  • 6 no idlis
  • oil - for deep frying
  • 1 tbsp oil - for sauteing
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tbsp garlic - chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger - chopped
  • 1 tsp green chilli - chopped
  • 1 large onion - chopped
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1/8 cup bell peppers
  • 1 large tomato - chopped
  • 1 tbsp broccoli - finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp grated cabbage
  • 2 tbsp beetroot - chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/8 tsp chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tbsp coriander leaves - chopped finely

Instructions

  • cut the idlis to cubes and deep fry it in medium hot oil until crisp and brown. take it to a paper towel. 
  • heat oil in a pan and pop in mustard seeds, chopped ginger, chopped garlic, chopped green chillies and fry for 2-3 seconds, 
  • add onions, bell peppers and fry until onions are transparent. 
  • further add tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage, beetroot along with turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder and garam masala.  
  • mix well, add water and let the vegetables cook until soft. 
  • mash it slightly and then add the fried idlis into it. 
  • mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes. 
  • lastly add chopped coriander leaves and mix again. 
  • serve hot with raita. 

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