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podi idli served on a plate with idli podi on the side
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Podi Idli Recipe

Podi Idli is a quick and easy breakfast or snack recipe prepared with idli podi (milagai podi), idli tempered with ghee.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine South Indian
Keyword idli podi
Diet Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Method Stovetop
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 418kcal
Author Bhavana Patil

Ingredients

  • 20-25 mini idlis (or 4-5 regular idlis, cut into bite-sized)
  • 1 tablespoon ghee (or sesame oil)
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • few curry leaves
  • 1-2 tablespoons idli podi (milagai podi) add as required

Instructions

  • Using the Idli batter, steam mini idlis, or regular idlis in an Idli Steamer or Instant Pot. Once done, remove the mini idlis and store them in a container.
    If you using regular idli's cut them into bite-sized pieces. Make sure the idlis are completely cooled at room temperature before making idli podi. You may also use leftover idli to make this recipe.
    step to make mini idlis collage
  • Heat ghee or oil in a pan/skillet. Once hot add mustard seeds, let them crackle then add curry leaves, saute for few seconds.
    Next, add mini idli's, Idli Milagai Podi, and toss well until all idlis are well coated. Let them roast well for 1-2 minutes and then turn off the gas.
    step to prepare the tempering and add idli and podi collage
  • Serve Podi idli with coconut chutney.
    podi idli served on a plate with idli podi on the side

Notes

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg