• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Raks Kitchen
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipe index
  • Lunch ideas
  • About Me
  • Amazon Store
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipe index
    • Lunch ideas
    • About Me
    • Amazon Store
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Kids recipes

    Cocktail idli recipe | Kids Lunch box ideas

    November 26, 2013 by Raks Anand 51 Comments / Jump to Recipe

    Cocktail idli recipe with three colourful choices is a treat to eyes as well as suits your taste buds. Perfect as party food idea or get togethers.

    cocktail idli recipe

    Want to make a party pleaser or colorful lunch box for your kids? You can try this interesting idea with things available at home on mini idli!

    Check out my coconut chutney, beetroot chutney and carrot chutney for a colourful side dish options.

    Jump to:
    • Instructions
    • Recipe card

    Kids would love it to see colourful idlies and also a different way from the usual way of eating.

    So sure try once and note the reaction of them. Thanks to Sangeeta for letting me know this idea.

    I usually make mini idlies and sambar but this was quite a different idea and for a change we enjoyed it very much.

    I often get requests from reader friends to post kids friendly recipes, and I hope this could be my contribution 🙂

    cocktail idli
    cocktail idli recipes

    Check out my idli dosa batter post as well as the one in mixie or millet that could be helpful for this post.

    • Idli batter recipe | Soft idli recipe
    • Idli dosa batter in mixie, south Indian breakfast
    • Barnyard millet idli dosa | Millet idli dosa recipe
    • Mini Idli sambar recipe | Ghee idli sambar

    Instructions

    1. 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.
      temper
    2. 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.
      transfer
    3. 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.
      lemon
    4. 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!
      arrange

    Serve this at snack time for your family in a weekend and make it special. My favorite is this nei podi idli 🙂.

    cocktail podi idli

    Recipe card

    cocktail idli
    Print Pin
    No ratings yet

    Cocktail idli recipe

    Cocktail idli recipe with three colourful choices is a treat to eyes as well as suits your taste buds. Perfect as party food idea or get togethers.
    Course Snack
    Cuisine Indian
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    Servings 3 people
    Cup measurements

    Ingredients

    • Idli dosa batter as needed
    • 36 Mini idlis
    • 1 tablespoon Idli podi
    • 1 tablespoon Curry leaves podi - ½ tblsp
    • ½ Lemon
    • 2 tablespoon Ghee
    • 1 tablespoon Oil sesame oil
    • 2 pinch Salt
    • 1 pinch Asafoetida
    • ⅛ teaspoon Turmeric
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions

    • 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.
    YoutubeDo you like short videos? Subscribe now!
    InstagramMention @rakskitchen or tag #rakskitchen if you have tried this recipe.

    Other Kid's favorite recipes

    • Gur paratha recipe
    • Cheesy potato quesadilla recipe
    • Instant Pot Mac and Cheese recipe
    • Queso dip for nacho chips, dip recipes

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. niranjani kumaravel

      November 26, 2013 at 7:45 am

      Nice idea. Inviting both the kids and elders

      Reply
    2. niranjani kumaravel

      November 26, 2013 at 7:45 am

      Nice idea. Inviting both the kids and elders

      Reply
    3. BAGIRATHI DEVI

      November 26, 2013 at 7:50 am

      very nice its very very.....tempting

      Reply
    4. Kaveri Venkatesh

      November 26, 2013 at 7:53 am

      Very cute looking idlies...a sure hit with kids

      Reply
    5. gopal

      November 26, 2013 at 7:59 am

      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?

      Reply
    6. GeethuSathiyaN

      November 26, 2013 at 8:01 am

      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!

      Reply
    7. Sowmya Sundararajan

      November 26, 2013 at 8:03 am

      Nice recipe dear. As usual great clicks

      Reply
    8. Shama Nagarajan

      November 26, 2013 at 8:37 am

      super cute raji

      Reply
    9. Hema

      November 26, 2013 at 8:40 am

      Awesome idea, the idlis look so so cute..

      Reply
    10. AparnaRajeshkumar

      November 26, 2013 at 8:43 am

      even i like podi idli....

      Reply
    11. Aruna Manikandan

      November 26, 2013 at 8:50 am

      simple and wonderful recipe raji 🙂

      Reply
    12. SohNi

      November 26, 2013 at 9:03 am

      few days back only I tasted idli podi in a near by restaurant.. will give it a try 🙂

      Reply
    13. Veena Theagarajan

      November 26, 2013 at 9:08 am

      so yummy I love to have it now

      Reply
    14. Ruchi Indu

      November 26, 2013 at 9:18 am

      Nice Idea... Simply superb...

      http://endekushini.blogspot.in/

      Reply
    15. Nivedhanams Sowmya

      November 26, 2013 at 10:19 am

      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!!

      Reply
    16. Nagalakshmi V

      November 26, 2013 at 10:48 am

      very cute! love the idea 🙂

      Reply
    17. Raks anand

      November 26, 2013 at 11:08 am

      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.

      Reply
    18. jeyashri suresh

      November 26, 2013 at 11:58 am

      Very tempting and cute idlies.Loved this idea. cute clicks

      Reply
    19. gopal

      November 26, 2013 at 1:37 pm

      sure. for me its hobby so can be tried. thanks

      Reply
    20. Venugopal Krishnamoorthi

      November 26, 2013 at 1:40 pm

      While seeing this I am "Hungry"...mouth watering,

      Reply
    21. dassana

      November 26, 2013 at 1:48 pm

      nice variations to the mini idlis. too cute 🙂

      Reply
    22. Kiruthika Ramakrishnan

      November 26, 2013 at 2:31 pm

      This comment has been removed by the author.

      Reply
    23. Kiruthika Ramakrishnan

      November 26, 2013 at 2:31 pm

      I had mini thayir idlis in a restaurant. It was yummy. Not too much curd, with little tempering..

      Reply
    24. Arjunan Akilandeswari

      November 26, 2013 at 4:11 pm

      Very tempting recipe... Drooling here...

      Reply
    25. Hamaree Rasoi

      November 26, 2013 at 4:54 pm

      Very cute and colorful looking idlis.

      Reply
    26. Gayathri Ramanan

      November 26, 2013 at 5:39 pm

      brilliant idea...looks so pretty....

      Reply
    27. lalitha narayanaswamy

      November 26, 2013 at 6:06 pm

      Wonderful Raji !! Hats off 🙂

      Reply
    28. shankar~selina

      November 26, 2013 at 7:17 pm

      That is God's food.

      Reply
    29. shankar~selina

      November 26, 2013 at 7:21 pm

      Next life I want to be born in South India. That plate of food is absolutely sumptuous in appearance.

      Reply
    30. Anitha Sundramoorthy

      November 26, 2013 at 9:05 pm

      Very tempting idli...

      Reply
    31. Kavitha

      November 27, 2013 at 2:20 am

      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..

      Reply
    32. Kavitha

      November 27, 2013 at 2:25 am

      This comment has been removed by the author.

      Reply
    33. Raks anand

      November 27, 2013 at 4:10 am

      Wow, Thats a nice idea too.

      Reply
    34. Raks anand

      November 27, 2013 at 4:11 am

      Thanks for taking time to send the feedback 🙂 glad he liked

      Reply
    35. Hari Chandana P

      November 27, 2013 at 7:12 am

      These look so cute.. love the idea 🙂

      Reply
    36. Chitra Ganapathy

      November 27, 2013 at 7:22 am

      Super cute idlies.Long time i made this 🙂 Tempting pics !

      Reply
    37. s2001

      November 27, 2013 at 8:10 am

      super cute : )

      Reply
    38. Mehrn0

      November 27, 2013 at 8:55 am

      This comment has been removed by the author.

      Reply
    39. Nandhini Mehra

      November 27, 2013 at 8:56 am

      very cute idlies !!

      Reply
    40. Vaanisree

      November 27, 2013 at 10:17 am

      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.......

      Reply
    41. sivasankari s

      November 27, 2013 at 3:21 pm

      cute n brilliant idea

      Reply
    42. Rakesh Mondal

      November 27, 2013 at 4:31 pm

      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..

      Reply
    43. Sowmya Dinavahi

      November 28, 2013 at 7:08 am

      Such a cute idea raks... I am sure any kid would love it 🙂
      Brilliant ideas

      Reply
    44. Vinu Shankar

      November 29, 2013 at 1:17 am

      Hi Raji ka, one doubt.. lemon juice when the flame is on will make bitter na?

      Reply
    45. Raks anand

      December 03, 2013 at 11:45 am

      He has a great sense 🙂 Magical idlis!! I love the name :):)

      Reply
    46. Raks anand

      December 03, 2013 at 11:45 am

      No, it wont. Only nutrients will be lost.

      Reply
    47. J SP

      December 06, 2013 at 12:52 am

      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 :-):-)

      Reply
    48. Anusha Vamsee

      December 12, 2013 at 2:01 am

      Wow.. awesome idea.. thanjs for sharing.. gonna . Try out soon.. 🙂

      Reply
    49. SHARMILEE J

      December 13, 2013 at 1:41 pm

      Colorful idlis...looks super cute!

      Reply
    50. Manasi Chaphalkar

      December 17, 2013 at 10:47 am

      simple..easy ..yummy and colorful idlis!! TFS..

      Reply
    51. Hamida H

      February 07, 2014 at 12:19 am

      I love your recipe...It's appetizing

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Raks anand

    Hi, I'm Rajeswari Vijayanand! I am the person behind Rakskitchen, sharing recipes with pictures & videos.

    More about me →

    Popular

    • Eggless doughnut recipe, Basic donut, soft & light
    • Medhu vadai, Ulundu vadai recipe - With video
    • ABC juice recipe, Apple Beetroot Carrot juice
    • Microwave hot chocolate recipe | Single serving

    Pongal Recipes

    • Sakkarai pongal recipe (Sweet pongal recipe)
    • Vellai pongal recipe, Creamy rich paal pongal
    • Ezhukari kootu recipe,  For Thiruvathirai, Pongal
    • Ven pongal | Ghee pongal recipe | How to make ven pongal

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Links

    • Privacy Policy
    • FAQ

    Also from Rakskitchen

    • Rakskitchen Tamil

    Contact

    • [email protected]

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2023 Rakskitchen