Aloo masala stuffing:

firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tsp oil and splutter 1 tsp mustard, ½ tsp cumin, 1 tsp chana dal, pinch hing and few curry leaves.

add ½ onion, 2 chilli and ½ tsp ginger paste.

saute slightly until the onions shrink.

Now add ½ tsp turmeric and ½ tsp salt. saute for a minute until the raw flavour of turmeric goes away.

add 3 potato and mix well.

mix and mash until everything is well combined.

further, add 2 tbsp coriander and mix well. aloo masala stuffing is ready. keep aside.

Rava idli:

firstly, in a pan heat 2 tsp oil and roast 1½ cup rava.

roast until the rava turns aromatic.

cool completely and transfer to a large bowl.

add ½ tsp salt and ¾ cup curd. mix well.

add 1 cup water or as required and mix to form idli batter consistency batter.

Rest for 10 minutes, or until the rava absorbs the water.

further, add ½ tsp eno and 2 tbsp water.

mix gently, forming a frothy idli batter.

fill half the greased idli mould with idli batter.

place a small ball sized aloo masala. make sure to adjust the size of the aloo masala based on the size of idli stand.

Cover the aloo masala with idli batter.

cover and steam for 15 minutes or until the idli is cooked completely.

finally, enjoy stuffed idli with tomato ketchup or as it is.