KAIMA IDLI

I know, there are many die-hard fans for Saravana Bhavan Kaima Idlis. These Kaima Idli's are real sinful idlis as they are deep fried even after cooked. Sin once a while is excused, I hope.

Ingredients

serves 2

Left Over Idli's: 4 [Cut into Square shape]
Onion: 1 [Finely Chopped]
Garlic: 4 [Finely Chopped]
Green Chili: 1 [Finely Chopped]

Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
Green Capsicum: 1/2
Curry Leaves: 6
CorrianderLeaves: 2tsp [Finely Chopped]
Oil: 1 Cup [To Deep Fry the Idli's]
Oil: 2 tsp [To Saute the vegetables]
Chilly Powder: 1/4tsp [Adjust according to your Spice]

Red chillies - 2
Salt: 1/4tsp
Lemon: 1/2 [juice]

How to make it

Cut the Idli's in square shape, as shown in picture and Deep Fry Them. If you have refrigerated the left over idli's, you have to get back those idli's to the room temperature before frying.

In a Pan, heat oil, add mustard and let it pop. Now add Finely Chopped Garlic pod's and Curry Leaves.

Add the onion and add salt, turmeric powder and mix well.

Now add the capsicum and mix them well. add the chilli powder.

Add the fried Idlis and mix well with the masala's. add coriander leaves, before switching off the flame.

Serve by adding lemon juice over the kaima idli's.

Tastes best with onion and cucumber Raita.