Aloo Stuffed Idli, Indian Style Potato Stuffed Idli
by Tarla Dalal
aloo stuffed idli recipe | Indian style potato stuffed idli | instant aloo masala stuffed idli | South Indian soft veg stuffed idli | with 27 amazing images.
aloo stuffed idli recipe | Indian style potato stuffed idli | instant aloo masala stuffed idli | South Indian soft veg stuffed idli is an attractive and flavourful way of serving idli. Learn how to make Indian style potato stuffed idli.
To make aloo stuffed idli, first make potato bhaji. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the curry leaves, green chillies and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the potatoes, turmeric powder, lemon juice, coriander and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
Then to make Indian style potato stuffed idli, grease the idli stand with a little oil and put 1 tbsp of the bhaji in each mould and spread it lightly. Pour approx. 2 tbsp of the idli batter over the bhaji in each mould. Steam in a steamer for 12 minutes or till the idlis are cooked. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to make more idlis. Allow the idlis to cool slightly and demould them. Serve hot with sambhar, coconut chutney and tomato chutney.
This unique instant aloo masala stuffed idli is incomparable to any snack you have ever tasted before – a totally out-of-the-world savoury experience! Each cup in the idli plate is first lined with a layer of semi-spicy potato bhaji, which is topped with idli batter, and then steamed. This causes the bhaji and the idli to fuse, resulting in a super tasty South Indian soft veg stuffed idli. This can be served for breakfast or as a late evening snacks too.
The bhaji of Indian style potato stuffed idli is made of mashed potatoes perked up with a traditional tempering and common flavouring ingredients like coriander and lemon juice. The peppy flavour of the bhaji, is therefore a perfect match for the idli layer, which itself is extremely soft due to the addition of a little fruit salt to the batter.
Tips to make aloo stuffed idli. 1. The stuffing can be made in advance. 2. Idli batter can also be bought from out if you are short on time. 3. Make sure the idlis are cooled well before you demould.
Enjoy aloo stuffed idli recipe | Indian style potato stuffed idli | instant aloo masala stuffed idli | South Indian soft veg stuffed idli | with step by step photos.
Aloo Stuffed Idli, Indian Style Potato Stuffed Idli recipe - How to make Aloo Stuffed Idli, Indian Style Potato Stuffed Idli
Soaking time: 2 hours Preparation Time: Fermenting Time: 8 hours Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 24 idlis
For Aloo Stuffed Idli
3 cups idli batter
oil for greasing
For The Potato Bhaji
1 1/2 cups boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes
2 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
6 curry leaves (kadi patta)
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 tsp of turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste
For Serving With Aloo Stuffed Idli
sambhar
coconut chutney
tomato chutney
For the potato bhaji
- For the potato bhaji
- Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the curry leaves, green chillies and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, turmeric powder, lemon juice, coriander and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- To make the {span class="bold1"}aloo stuffed idli{/span}, grease the idli stand with a little oil and put 1 tbsp of the bhaji in each mould and spread it lightly.
- Pour approx. 2 tbsp of the idli batter over the bhaji in each mould.
- Steam in a steamer for 12 minutes or till the idlis are cooked.
- Repeat steps 1 to 3 to make more idlis.
- Allow the idlis to cool slightly and demould them.
- Serve the {span class="bold1"}aloo stuffed idli{/span} hot with sambhar, coconut chutney and tomato chutney.
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what is aloo stuffed idli recipe made of ?
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Indian style potato stuffed idli is made from 3 cups idli batter, 1 1/2 cups boiled, peeled and mashed potatoes, 2 tsp oil, 1 tsp mustard seeds (rai / sarson), 6 curry leaves (kadi patta), 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1/2 cup finely chopped onions, 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder (haldi), 2 tsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania) and salt to taste. See below image of list of ingredients for stuffed poato idli.
how to make perfect idli batter
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Put the urad dal in a bowl. Fresh urad dal is best suitable to get soft idlis. Current years harvested urad dal will be white in colour without pale yellow shades. So, make use of new urad dal for better fermentation and soft idly.
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Add fenugreek seeds. It helps in fermentation and make soft idlis in case you do not find current years harvested urad dal.
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Add water.
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Learn how to make the perfect idli batter in detail.
how to make stuffing for aloo stuffed idli
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Heat 2 tsp oil in a broad non-stick pan.
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Add 1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
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When the seeds crackle, add 6 curry leaves (kadi patta).
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Add 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
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Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onions.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add 1 1/2 cups boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes.
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Add 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add 2 tsp lemon juice.
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Add 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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Add salt to taste.
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Mix well.
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Cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
how to proceed to make aloo stuffed idli
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Put 1 tbsp of the bhaji in each greased mould and spread it lightly.
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Pour approx. 2 tbsp of the idli batter over the bhaji in each mould.
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Steam in a steamer for 12 minutes or till the idlis are cooked.
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Allow the idlis to cool slightly and demould them.
- Repeat steps 1 to 4 to make more idlis.
how to serve aloo stuffed idli
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Serve aloo stuffed idli recipe | Indian style potato stuffed idli | instant aloo masala stuffed idli | South Indian soft veg stuffed idli with sambhar and coconut chutney.
tips to make aloo stuffed idli
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The stuffing can be made in advance.
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Idli batter can also be bought from out if you are short on time.
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Make sure the idlis are cooled well before you demould.
| Energy | 23 cal |
| Protein | 0.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 23.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2.2 mg |
| Folic Acid | 4 mcg |
| Calcium | 6.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 4.1 mg |
| Sodium | 1.7 mg |
| Potassium | 36.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
Excellent idlis with potato stuffing.
It tasted awesome thanks!
Soft idlis with a lovely potato filling.