This is pretty good idea for making mini idlies more interesting, flavoured with the podi things we have at home and can be made in jiffy too. Kids would love it to see colourful idlies and also a different way from the usual way of eating. You can make it for parties as starters too. Thanks to Sangeeta for letting me know this idea. I usually make mini idlies and sambar(post coming up next week) but this was quite a different idea and for a change we enjoyed it very much. Do try it out, you and your family might love it! I often get requests from reader friends to post kids friendly recipes, and I hope this could be my contribution 🙂
Cocktail idlis recipe
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook time: 25 mins | Serves: 3
Ingredients
Idli podi – 1 tblsp
Curry leaves podi – ½ tblsp
Lemon – ½
Ghee – 2 tblsp
Oil (sesame oil) – 1 tbsp
Salt – 2 pinches
Asafoetida – A pinch
Turmeric – ⅛ tsp
Method
- Very easy, just make mini idlies and keep it in hot pack. Just before serving, you can make it ready. First heat a tblsp of ghee in a non-stick kadai and in low flame, add the idli podi, give it a quick stir. Add 12 mini idlies and toss well in medium flame for a minute. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Wipe the kadai and add one more tblsp of ghee. In low flame (ghee should be hot but) add the curry leaves powder and toss well for a minute same as idli podi and transfer this too a serving bowl.
- Lastly wipe the kadai again (or wash if needed) and add oil, mustard and a pinch of asafoetida and turmeric. Squeeze in the lemon and add salt. Make sure oil is more and add the idlies, toss it well. Switch off the flame and keep aside.
- Now take tooth picks and insert the idlies, either same flavor as I have did or you can even mix it and insert. Arrange in a plate and serve it!
Notes
- The original recipe said to mix in the lemon, turmeric with the batter, but I did it this way.
- You can replace ghee with sesame oil too.
Serve this at snack time for your family in a weekend and make it special. You can make a carrot chutney if you want to go with this. My favorite is this nei podi idli 🙂.
Nice idea. Inviting both the kids and elders
Nice idea. Inviting both the kids and elders
very nice its very very…..tempting
Very cute looking idlies…a sure hit with kids
Madam if the recipe can be modified to stuff the idlis, by initially pouring 50% batter then put stuffing and add balance batter, Will it not be more tasty?
Such a cute recipe Raji!!!they look so adorable n yummy!attractive recipe for both kids n elders.u always come up with gr8 ideas…thanks for posting!
Nice recipe dear. As usual great clicks
super cute raji
Awesome idea, the idlis look so so cute..
even i like podi idli….
simple and wonderful recipe raji 🙂
few days back only I tasted idli podi in a near by restaurant.. will give it a try 🙂
so yummy I love to have it now
Nice Idea… Simply superb…
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oh that is surely a kid friendly one!!! I have made it with Idli podi.. Lemon and curry leaves podi is new to me.. will surely try!!
very cute! love the idea 🙂
I should be tasty yes, but keeping in mind its tiny idlies and how much we can spend time also we have to consider. This recipe can be done more faster.
Very tempting and cute idlies.Loved this idea. cute clicks
sure. for me its hobby so can be tried. thanks
While seeing this I am "Hungry"…mouth watering,
nice variations to the mini idlis. too cute 🙂
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I had mini thayir idlis in a restaurant. It was yummy. Not too much curd, with little tempering..
Very tempting recipe… Drooling here…
Very cute and colorful looking idlis.
brilliant idea…looks so pretty….
Wonderful Raji !! Hats off 🙂
That is God's food.
Next life I want to be born in South India. That plate of food is absolutely sumptuous in appearance.
Very tempting idli…
Just made it now for my son's snack box… Really awesome idea… My son was v much excited on seeing colorful idlis… Thanx a ton… As u said, expecting more recipes for kids..
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Wow, Thats a nice idea too.
Thanks for taking time to send the feedback 🙂 glad he liked
These look so cute.. love the idea 🙂
Super cute idlies.Long time i made this 🙂 Tempting pics !
super cute : )
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very cute idlies !!
Very beautifully presented …. on seeing this recipe pics, my son started asking me to pack it for his lunch or snack tomorrow. . So tht he can show his frnds these MAGICAL IDLIS(in his terms) .. thanks raji…….
cute n brilliant idea
OMG why u guys put these kinda piks 🙁 it comes sooo hard to resist to eat , specially when I am away from home for so many years … 🙁 😀 hey nice..
Such a cute idea raks… I am sure any kid would love it 🙂
Brilliant ideas
Hi Raji ka, one doubt.. lemon juice when the flame is on will make bitter na?
He has a great sense 🙂 Magical idlis!! I love the name :):)
No, it wont. Only nutrients will be lost.
Hi., after reading d lemon flavor idea, i was eager to try n did it today as a evenin snack. Was so tasty tasty. My mom loved it .
i did some idlies wit puliyodare podi n tat too s good. Lovely recipe ya :-):-)
Wow.. awesome idea.. thanjs for sharing.. gonna . Try out soon.. 🙂
Colorful idlis…looks super cute!
simple..easy ..yummy and colorful idlis!! TFS..
I love your recipe…It's appetizing