Mini masala idli/ Masala idli is a spicy and yummy breakfast/ mini tiffin prepared by tossing mini idli in spicy and masala filled onion tomato mixture. This easy to make and quick recipe can be relished without any side accompany and gives you break from regular idli and chutney boredom. For this recipe even regular idli can be used but when use regular sized idli chop them into cubes before adding it to the mixture. My mom always make it with mini idli so presented it the same way. So let’s get to the making!
How to make mini masala idli with step by step images
keep the idli batter ready. Heat water in idli steamer. Grease idli plates with few drops of oil. Pour ladle of batter in each idli mold.
Place the batter filled idli plates in the idli steamer and steam it for 12 minutes. When done remove the idli plate from the steamer and keep it aside for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes wet a spoon with little water scoop idli from the idli plate. Keep the idli aside.
Chop onions, tomato and green chili finely keep it aside. Now heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds, after it splutters add urad dal, after it turns golden brown add curry leaves, onions and green chilli. Saute well.
When onions look sauteed add chopped tomatoes, salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder and salt. Mix well and cook till tomatoes get mushy.
Now add mini idli to this mixture and toss it well. Garnish it with chopped cilantro and serve it hot!