32. Idly Burger

Source:
Final Outcome: Very good!

        Here comes part 2 of leftover idlies. My mom shallow fried the leftover idly when we were kids. This idly burger is inspired by that.

Recipe:
Ingredients:
Idlies leftover: as many burgers as you want. I used 5.
Potato: Cut into thin circular cuts (I used 10 slices, 2 for each burger).
Italian seasoning: 1/2 tsp
Paprika or Chile powder (I used paprika): 1/4th tsp
Cheese slices: 1/2 slice per burger
Salt
Oil

Method:
1. Cut idly into half (circular) in such a way that you have 2 thinner idlies out of one idly.
2. Shallow fry these idlies in oil till they turn golden brown.
3. Fry potato slices until they are cooked. Sprinkle Italian seasoning, paprika and salt over it.
4. Place one slice of idly at the bottom. Place 2 potato slices over it. Place cheese slice over it. Place another idly slice over it to finish the burger. Serve with ketchup.

        I am planning another resolution to go with this one. Will declare it once my leg recovers from the fall. There is a pasta coming up next. After that I plan to make some desserts.

31. Idly Upma (modern version)

Source: My mom and upgraded by my husband
Final Outcome: Good

        This is 1st part of 2 posts relating to use of left over idly. It was a well planned leftover :-) . I wanted to try this dish so I made extra idlies yesterday night. Stored them in refrigerator and made 2 dishes using them. This is the first dish. Giving it a modern twist was my husband's idea.

Recipe:
Ingredients:
Idlies: 8-10 (idly is prepared by soaking 1 cup urad dal, 2 cups idly rava and a     tbsp poha over night. Grinding it into fine batter. Allow it to ferment for 5-6 hrs)
Onion chopped: 1/2
Tomato chopped: 1
Capsicum chopped : 1/2
Ginger-Garlic paste: 1/2 tsp
Turmeric: a pinch
Soy sauce: 1 tsp
Oil
Salt
Tomato Ketchup as per taste

Method:
1. Heat oil in a pan add onion and fry. Add tomato, Capsicum, ginger garlic paste. Do not over cook it.
2. Add turmeric and continue to cook for a minute.
3. Add idlies (chopped into medium size pieces).
4. Add salt, Soy sauce and tomato ketchup and take it of heat and serve.

        Updates: I am still limping from my fall. My husband worked on this new look my blog is sporting now.

26. Mallige idly (Idly like Mogra flower)

Source: Mom
Final Outcome: Lightest, fluffiest idly ever!

        I am not cheating! This really is a very different idly. I ate this idly about a year ago at a restaurant. Since then I wondered how it was made. Recently my mom gave me this recipe and I tried it. It turned out wonderful.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
Urad dal: 1 cup soaked for 6-7 hrs
Rice:  2 cups soaked for 6-7 hrs
Cooked and cooled rice: 1/2 cup
Baking Soda: 1/2tsp
Salt to taste
Tava (optional)

Method:
1. Grind Urad Dal, Rice and cooked rice. Add very little water.
2. Add soda and mix
3. Heat iron tava and cover it over the dough (this step is optional)
4. Let the dough ferment for 5-6 hrs
5. Add Salt. Prepare idly!

        Isn't it funny that sometimes we don't like the songs in our own music player which we put them there because we like them and by our own wish!