Kaima Idli - Easy Snack Recipes

kaima idli recipe - less oil recipe

kaima idli made with veggies and idli in a tomato based spicy sauce.i tried this recipe without deep frying idli cubes in oil and add it as it is in the recipe.The original or traditional recipe goes with deep frying the idlis in oil till brown and then added to the recipe.

the post has been lying in draft for almost a year and i continue to postpone it again and again and then finally posting it today.the recipe i followed by making the gravy with onion,tomato and spice powders.Those who feel using more oil in the recipe,can follow this method and enjoy the spicy kaima idli.Use idli after refrigeration to avoid soggy idlis and also to avoid breaking during mixing.
lets move on making the recipe.,

kaima idli recipe

easy to make snack with leftover rice cakes

Ingredients

• idli/steamed rice cake - 10 nos
• onion - 2 finely chopped
• tomato - 2 finely chopped
• green capsicum cubed - 1 cup
• ginger garlic paste - 1 teaspoon
• green chilli - 1 slit
• turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• red chilli powder - 1 teaspoon
• coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• garam masala - 1/4 teaspoon
• salt - to taste
• oil - as needed

Instructions

1. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a kadai, saute onion till soft in medium flame.Add finely chopped tomato to it and saute till it turns soft.
   
2. Add turmeric powder,red chilli powder,coriander powder,garam masala to it.saute it well.drizzle some water to combine everything.Switch off the flame and cool the mixture.
3. Make a fine paste from it using blender.Heat oil in the same pan and add green chilli and capsicum to it and saute it till it get half cooked.
4. Now add ginger garlic paste and saute till raw smell leaves.Add the paste and cook it till oil separates.
5. Add 1/4 cup water to it and make a thick gravy.Add enough salt to it and keep on mixingMeanwhile cut your idli into your cubes and keep it ready.
6. Once the gravy get thicken,add the idli cubes and give a gentle mix.Make sure your gravy should not be too thin.It should be enough to coat the idlis.
7. switch off the flame and serve piping hot with ketchup.