Thalicha Idli / South Indian Style Tempered Steamed Rice Cakes / Tadka Idli

Name: Thalicha Idli / South Indian Style Tempered Steamed Rice Cakes / Tadka Idli
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups Idli batter; 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds; 1 tbsp Chana dal/ split Bengal gram; 1 tbsp Urad dal/ split black gram; 8, chopped into small pieces Cashews; 1/2 tsp Jeera; 1, finely chopped Green chilli; 1 sprig, finely chopped Curry leaves; 1 tsp Ginger-garlic paste; 1 pinch Asafoetida; To taste Salt; 3 tsp Oil

Little Hearts @cook_7834303

#morningbreakfast An innovative twist to the regular idlis. The seasoning gives an unique tempting & delicious flavor to the idlis.

Little Hearts @cook_7834303

#morningbreakfast An innovative twist to the regular idlis. The seasoning gives an unique tempting & delicious flavor to the idlis.

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Ingredients

2 cupsIdli batter
1/4 tspMustard seeds
1 tbspChana dal/ split Bengal gram
1 tbspUrad dal/ split black gram
8, chopped into small piecesCashews
1/2 tspJeera
1, finely choppedGreen chilli
1 sprig, finely choppedCurry leaves
1 tspGinger-garlic paste
1 pinchAsafoetida
To tasteSalt
3 tspOil

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Steps

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Heat oil in a nonstick pan. Splutter mustard seeds. Add the daals, cashews, jeera, green chilli, ginger-garlic paste, chopped curry leaves, & asafoetida. Saute until golden brown. Turn off the flame. Add the seasoning to the idli batter and mix well until combined. Grease the idli molds with oil. Fill 3/4th of the molds with the prepared batter. Steam in a idli pot/steamer on medium flame for 15 minutes or until done.
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When inserting a tooth pick in the middle of the idli, if it comes out clean without batter sticking, it indicates it is cooked. Turn off the flame and remove the molds from steamer and alloq it to cool. Gently loosen the idli from mold using a knife and just tapping the mold by placing upside down. Enjoy the idlis with chutney or sambar.