Masala idlis

Masala idlis

idlis cooked 10-12 small if big can be cut into 1/2 

onion 2 small chopped fine           tomatoes 2 chopped fine      

tamarind juice 1 small cup      green chilies 3-4 cut fine or as per taste

salt to taste   turmeric pdr 1./4 tsp           curry leaves little   fresh coriander leaves little

oil 1 tbsp     mustard seeds 1 tsp     udad dal 2 tsp   chana dal 2 tsp

hing/ asafetida little      coriander pdr 2 tsp     chili pdr 1 tsp

Method

1) cook idlis as usual & keep aside or you can use left over dilis

2) in a thick kadai/ pan, heat oil, add mustard seeds, once it crackles add the dals along with curry leaves, chilies & onion

3) fry well adding hing, once the onion if light brown, add chopped tomatoes, salt wee bit, saute well for 3 minutes

4) add turmeric pdr, coriander pdr, chili pdr, if needed, fry well

5) add tamarind juice along with 1/2 cup water, add salt to taste, let it boil & thicken

6) once it is thick, add idlis, mix well, as all the juice will be absorbed by idlis, lower he heat & let it cooked for few minutes, if need be, add some oil, if you want it roasted now.

This can be eaten hot & plain.