Mini Cashew Idlis in Milagai Podi
by Tarla Dalal
This peppy cocktail snack features cashew-studded idlis coated with spicy milagai podi. Adding spiced cashews to the idli batter gives the idlis a nice peppy crunch, while tossing it with milagai podi raises the spice quotient.
Milagai Podi is a South Indian spice powder made of red chillies, which is so fiery that it is often called ‘gun powder’! It is considered a classic accompaniment for idlis. It is a good idea to make the idlis in a handy mini size, so that it will easy to pop one into your mouth!
Mini Cashew Idlis in Milagai Podi is good to have as an evening tea-time snack too. If you are serving to kids, make just the cashew-studded idlis, without tossing it in the spice powder.
Mini Cashew Idlis in Milagai Podi recipe - How to make Mini Cashew Idlis in Milagai Podi
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 60 mini idlis
1 cup idli batter
1/2 cup chopped masala cashewnuts
salt to taste
1 tbsp ghee
1 tbsp milagai podi
- Method
- Combine the idli batter, cashews and salt in a deep bowl and mix well.
- Put a little batter into each greased mini idli mould and steam in a steamer for 10 minutes or till the idlis are cooked.
- Cool slightly, demould and keep aside.
- Heat the ghee in a broad non-stick pan, add the malagpodi and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the idli and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Serve immediately.
| Energy | 4 cal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 2.1 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0.5 mcg |
| Calcium | 0.7 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0.1 mg |
| Potassium | 2.7 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
Thanks for this awesome recipe mam. I tried it. It cane nice, however mine is not so dry like yours, it has got bit of lumps here and there. Nevermind , it tastes great though ! Also, I made another Bach for my kids. I made their mila gai podi using your recipe but didn’t add dry redchilly , instead added cashews almonds (roasted and powdered just like the two dals) and 1 tsp Maggi masala.
Button idlis.. visually are so good to see.. and the combination with masala cashews and malgapodi.. is just fabulous.. Must try recipe..