January 28, 2009

Semiya Idli for MBP





During my growing up years, I never liked idli, which we had nicknamed as 'white tablets'. But after marriage, idly featured in my breakfast twice in a week. Since there is no elaborate preparation provided you have the batter handy and breakfast for the family is ready in one batch. Here is an idli recipe from Chitra amma's kitchen.




Vermicelli – 2 cups
Beaten Curd – 1 cup
Green chillies – 3
Ginger – 1 inch wedge
Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
Oil – 2 tbsps

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds. When it splutters, add finely chopped ginger,green chillies. Add the vermicelli and roast till it turns golden. Mix the roasted ingredients in beaten curd while warm. Add salt and mix well. Leave it for 10 minutes and spoon them into greased idly moulds. The batter consistency is slightly thick. Steam cook for 10-12 minutes. Serve with any chutney of your choice.

Variations: You can add some grated carrot/capscium/fresh corn too.

We enjoyed these idlis, which was a change from the usual semiya upma. Thanks Chitra amma for this tasty recipe.



This is off to MBP hosted by EC, an event started by Coffee


15 comments:

  1. These idlis do look good! Very creative too! Good choice for MBP:)

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  2. Good looking idlis, like bird nests! :))

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  3. they looks so perfect..i add little rava for it to bind..

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  4. lovley idli....i will do it in a different way...

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  5. Never had idlies liks this, it looks so yumm.

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  6. They are cute looking idlis... Never thought one can make idli with vermicelli!

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  7. Wow..very creative of you..This looks so delicious and yummy...

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  8. hey Idli looks delicious!! love the idea .. very creative

    chakali

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  9. Yummy idli, looks great...i used to prepare vermicelli idli but with rava n vermicelli together, great entry for MBP..

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  10. its a different type of idly good choice for MBP.

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  11. Yummy Edlis. White tablets....HEHEHE

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  12. very nice idlis..have to try this way..since my daughter loves idlis and semiya upma, this version should also go well for her breakfast..

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  13. They look so cute...thanks for the yummy entry

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  14. I love semiya in savoury dishes and I make idlis with it too. But I make it with half rawa, half semiya and some vegetables.

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