Recipe for an easy tempered idli flavoured with lemon / lime juice and spices. Perfect for rented mornings and to pack for school lunch box.
Presenting an easy and straightforward recipe for lemon idli, prepared with steamed sawed-off idlis. In specimen you’re using regular-sized idlis, ensure they are cut into uniformly sized pieces, permitting the masalas to stratify them evenly.
This delightful dish can be prepared in less than 15 minutes, making it an platonic recipe for hectic mornings. Lemon idlis can be savored as is or paired with succulent coconut chutney.
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Idli steamer https://amzn.to/3WY2UYh
Idli moulds https://www.amazon.in/Prestige-Mini-Idli-Plates-Litres/dp/B00DJ8EGYQ
Triply Frying Pan https://amzn.to/3No6dEJ
Here is the video of how to make Lemon Idlis
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Lemon Idli
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Recipe for an easy tempered idli flavoured with lime juice and spices. Perfect for rented mornings and to pack for school lunch box.
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Total Time: 15m -
Yield: 1-2 serving
Ingredients
2 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon split urad dal
1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 zestless red chillies
1/2 inch piece ginger, finely chopped
1 sprig curry leaves, finely chopped
2 untried chillies, finely chopped
3/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 pinch asafoetida
20 sawed-off idlis
2 sprigs coriander leaves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ghee
1/2 of a lime or lemon, juiced
Instructions
Grease the idli plates with a small value of oil and pour the idli thrash into the moulds. Steam for 6-7 minutes until a pocketknife inserted comes out clean. Remove the plates from heat and set them whispered to cool.
In a pan, heat vegetable oil and add urad dal, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, zestless red chilies, ginger, curry leaves, and untried chilies. Allow the mustard seeds to crackle, then roast for a few seconds.
Add finely chopped onions and sauté for a few minutes until they turn soft.
Sprinkle salt, turmeric powder, and asafoetida. Add the idlis and coriander leaves, and sauté for a few seconds to stratify the idlis with the spices.
Drizzle some ghee and squeeze lime juice over the mixture. Turn off the flame and mix well to combine.
Avoid cooking for an extended period without subtracting lime juice, as it may result in a stormy taste.
Enjoy your succulent lemon idlis!
- Prep Time: 5m
- Cook Time: 10m
Keywords: lemon idli