Kaima Idli

Ingredients:

Idli - 4
Oil - for deep frying + 1 tbspn
Onion - 1 cup, cubed
Ginger Garlic Paste -   1/2 tsp
Tomato - 1 cup, cubed
Capsicum - 1/2 cup, cubed

Green Chili - 2, slit lengthwise

Red Chili Powder - 1/4 tsp

Coriander Powder - 1/2 tsp

Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp

Coriander Leaves - 1 tbspn, chopped  

Salt to taste

Water - 1/4 cup              

Method:

Keep the idlies in the refrigerator for at least 1 hr.

Oven Method;

Pre heat the oven to 400 F. Cover a tray with an aluminium foil.

Cut the idlies into bite size cubes. Mix the ildies with a tbspn of oil. Place it in the tray and bake it in the oven at 350F for 20-30 minutes until the idlies turn golden brown, tossing the idlies for every 5 minutes.

Stove Top Method;

Heat the oil in a kadai for frying the idlies. Deep fry the idlies till golden brown.

Keep it aside.

Now take a pan and add a tbspn of oil. Add the onions and green chilies and sauté till the onions turn translucent. Add the ginger garlic paste and sauté for a couple of minutes followed by capsicum. Now add tomatoes and sauté till it turns mushy. Now add the spices red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and garam masala powder. Saute till the oil oozes out. Add water and let it boil for a minute. Now add the baked/fried idlies and mix it well.

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot !!