CHIYALI

CHIYALI

INGREDIENTS:

Idlies – 6 – cut into small cubes,

Onion – 1 – chopped,

Green chili – 2 – chopped,

Red chili powder – 1tsp,

Coriander powder – ¼ tsp,

Turmeric powder – a pinch,

Salt as per taste,

Bengal gram/chana dal – 2tsp,

Cumin seeds – ¼ tsp,

Mustard seeds ¼ tsp,

Curry leaves – leaves of 2 stems,

Oil – 2 tsp,

Coarsely powdered putnala podi/roasted Bengal gram grounded coarsely – 2 tsp,

Sambar powder – ¼ tsp,


METHOD:

Heat oil in a kadai, when the oil is heated add mustard, cumin seeds, let it crackle,

Now add chana dal and roast it, add chopped onion, green chili pieces and fry till the onion pieces become transuculent,

Now add the cut idilies and mix well, after that add red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt and mix everything well,

Now, add the sambar powder and coarsely ground putnala podi to it and fry till the idlies slightly change to golden brown color,

Garnish with curry leaves and serve hot as a snack,