Chilli Idli: Give Your Leftover Idlis A Spicy Twist With This Recipe
By Garima Johar
April 14, 2025
Taking the leftover idlis and chopping them into bite-sized pieces, you can whip up chilli idli and serve as an appetiser or a mid-day snack. With this step-by-step guide, why don’t you try making it at home?
Ingredients
7-8 premade idlis 1 onion 2-3 green chillies 1 tomato 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp garam masala A pinch of hing Coriander leaves for garnish Curry leaves for garnish Oil for cooking Salt to taste
Step 1
Heat some oil and add cumin seeds. Mix in onion, green chillies, and ginger-garlic paste.
Step 2
Once the mixture is fragrant, add chopped tomatoes and all the spices.
Step 3
Mash the tomatoes and cook till you get a thick gravy. Season with salt.
Step 4
Chop the premade idlis into bites and coat them in the masala. Cook for a few minutes.
Step 5
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and curry leaves, and serve hot.
