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idli curry recipe | leftover idli recipe | South Indian idli curry breakfast recipe | idli sabzi is a unique way of using left over idlis. Learn how to make South Indian idli curry breakfast recipe.

To make idli curry, heat 2 ½ tbsp of oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the idli cubes and sauté on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, or till the idlis turn light brown in colour. Remove and keep aside. Heat the remaining ½ tbsp of oil in the same pan, add the onions and ginger paste and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Add the tomato pulp, green peas, sambhar masala, chilli powder, sugar and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add ¼ cup of water and milk, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Just before serving, re-heat the curry and add the idli cubes. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Serve the idli curry immediately garnished with coriander.

A multi-flavoured delicacy prepared with fresh or leftover idlis, the idli sabzi has a pleasing texture and a tongue-tingling flavor, thanks to tangy tomato pulp, peppy spice powders and pastes, and a pinch of sugar to highlight all other flavours.

You can prepare South Indian idli curry breakfast recipe using the previous day’s idli or prepare it fresh as a snack. It is tasty enough to be served as a starter at a Party too.

The highlight of this leftover idli recipe is the use of sambar powder. It gives an authentic touch to the idlis. You can buy readymade sambar masala. But if time permits try making sambar masala at home. The aroma of fresh sambar masala will surely be an added flavour boost.

Tips for idli curry. 1. We have used fresh tomato pulp. Here’s how to make fresh tomato pulp at home. 2. If you are falling short of time and use ready tomato puree, then remember to use in less quantity as the readymade puree is highly concentrated. 3. Ensure to serve it immediately.

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Idli Curry recipe - How to make Idli Curry

For Idli Curry
8 leftover idlis , cut into cubes
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
1 cup fresh tomato pulp
1/2 cup boiled green peas
1 tsp sambar powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder
a pinch of sugar
salt to taste
1/4 cup milk
3 tbsp oil
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania) for the garnish

Method
For idli curry

To make idli curry, heat 2 ½ tbsp of oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the idli cubes and sauté on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, or till the idlis turn light brown in colour. Remove and keep aside.
Heat the remaining ½ tbsp of oil in the same pan, add the onions and ginger paste and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the tomato pulp, green peas, sambhar masala, chilli powder, sugar and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add ¼ cup of water and milk, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Just before serving, re-heat the curry and add the idli cubes. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Serve the idli curry immediately garnished with coriander.

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving

Energy	371 cal
Protein	8.2 g
Carbohydrates	44.2 g
Fiber	4.4 g
Fat	17.6 g
Cholesterol	2 mg
Sodium	19.5 mg

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Method for Idli Curry

For making idli curry recipe | leftover idli recipe | South Indian idli curry breakfast recipe | idli sabzi, heat 2 ½ tbsp of oil in a broad non-stick pan.
Add the idli cubes. If you are making use of fresh idli then cool them completely and then chop them.
Sauté the idli on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes or till the idlis turn light brown in colour. Instead of shallow-fry you can even deep-fry the idli cubes if you want extremely crisp idli.
Remove the crispy idli pieces and keep aside.

Heat the remaining ½ tbsp of oil in the same pan.
Add the onions.
Add the ginger paste and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the tomato pulp. Refer our recipe with detailed step by step photos to make fresh tomato pulp at home.
Add the green peas. We have boiled the green peas in a microwave before adding them to the idli curry.

Add the sambhar masala. We have used sambhar masala made using this homemade sambar masala recipe.
Add the chilli powder. You can adjust the quantity as per the spice level you can handle.
Add the sugar and salt.
Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add ¼ cup of water.

Add the milk. The addition of milk provides a rich texture to the idli curry.
Mix well and cook the mixture of idli curry recipe | leftover idli recipe | South Indian idli curry breakfast recipe | idli sabzi on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Just before serving, re-heat the curry.
Add the idli cubes. Adding the idli cubes just before serving helps in maintaining the crunchy texture.
Mix well and cook idli curry recipe | leftover idli recipe | South Indian idli curry breakfast recipe | idli sabzi on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

Serve idli curry recipe | leftover idli recipe | South Indian idli curry breakfast recipe | idli sabzi immediately garnished with coriander.
Check out our collection of idli recipes to learn different variations of idlis.