Dahi Idli
by Tarla Dalal
dahi idli recipe | thayir Idli | quick South Indian curd idli | with 13 amazing images.
Our dahi idli recipe is made from leftover idlis and is also called thayir idli. Dahi Idli is a perfect evening snack when you have some leftover idli from breakfast.
You could dunk cubes of idli in sambhar or curd, with appropriate tempering and garnishes. We have a recipe of dahi idli which is nothing but left over idlis with curds which have a delightful tempering to it. This lip-smacking dahi idli recipe is easy to prepare and loved by kids.
If you have a mini idli plate, you can prepare this dahi idli with mini idlis instead of idli strips. It will look even more awesome!
Notes and tips to make the perfect dahi idli recipe. 1. For making the dahi idli recipe, in a deep bowl, add the curd. We have whisked the curd before adding to form a smooth idli thayir pachadi. 2. If making fresh idli, then preferably make use of mini idli to make bite sized Dahi Idli (Thayir idli). If you like a crunchy texture, then deep-fry the idlis and then pour the tadkewala curd.
Also do try Mini Idlis in Coconut Sauce and Mini Spinach Idlis recipes.
Enjoy how to make dahi idli recipe | thayir Idli | quick South Indian curd idli | with detailed step by step photos and video below.
Dahi Idli recipe - How to make Dahi Idli
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Makes 2 servings
For Dahi Idli
1 cup whisked curds (dahi)
2 1/2 cups leftover idli cubes
1/2 tsp powdered sugar
salt to taste
2 tsp ghee
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
3 round red chillies (boriya mirch)
4 to 6 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania) for the garnish
For dahi idli
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- Heat the ghee in a small non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the round red chillies, curry leaves and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Pour this tempering over the curds mixture and mix well.
- Arrange the idlis on a serving plate and pour the tempered curd mixture evenly over it.
- Serve the {span class="bold1"}dahi idli{/span} immediately garnished with coriander.
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- Dahi Idli (Thayir idli) is a perfect evening snack when you have some leftover idli from breakfast. So check some recipes given below using left over Idlis.
For making the idli thayir pachadi
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For making the dahi idli recipe, in a deep bowl, add the curd. We have whisked the curd before adding to form a smooth idli thayir pachadi. Learn how to make fresh homemade curd, using our recipe for curd.
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Add the powdered sugar. Add the salt and ¼ cup of water.
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Mix well and keep aside. Our curd for dahi idli (thayiru idli) is ready.
Tempering for dahi idli
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For tempering the thalicha thayir idli, heat the ghee in a small non-stick pan. Ghee can be substituted with oil.
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Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. You can also add chana dal and urad dal to this South-Indian tempering.
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When the seeds crackle, add the round red chillies.
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Add curry leaves and asafoetida.
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Sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds and mix well.
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Pour this tempering over the curds mixture.
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Mix well and our tempered dahi is ready to pour on idli. To learn how to make idli with homemade batter, refer our recipe for idli.
How to make Dahi idli
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To make the curd idli, arrange the idlis on a serving plate. If making fresh idli, then preferably make use of mini idli to make bite sized Dahi Idli (Thayir idli). If you like a crunchy texture, then deep-fry the idlis and then pour the tadkewala curd.
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Pour the tempered curd mixture evenly over it. This is a quick version of Dahi Idli (Thayir idli), there is one more way to make this by preparing a coconut paste.
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Serve the dahi idli ( thayir idli) immediately garnished with coriander. You can even garnish with grated carrots, beetroots and crunchy boondi.
Tips for dahi idli
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For making the dahi idli recipe, in a deep bowl, add the curd. We have whisked the curd before adding to form a smooth idli thayir pachadi.
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If making fresh idli, then preferably make use of mini idli to make bite sized Dahi Idli (Thayir idli). If you like a crunchy texture, then deep-fry the idlis and then pour the tadkewala curd.
| Energy | 223 cal |
| Protein | 6.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.3 g |
| Fat | 11.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 16 mg |
| Vitamin A | 312.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Folic Acid | 19.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 228.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 19.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 131.1 mg |
| Sodium | 23.6 mg |
| Potassium | 173.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg |
A very easy and quick recipe which makes good use of left over idlis.
An instant and quick snack for kids after school. The tempering added to curd, makes it more tasty. I added chilled curd to my idlis, which was so refreshing. loved it.