This unique Stuffed Potato 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 Stuffed Potato Idli.
The bhaji 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.
You could look at this as a totally unique version of more common snacks like aloo bun. This can be served for Breakfast or as a late evening snack too.
Stuffed Potato Idli recipe - How to make Stuffed Potato Idli
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- 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.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per idli
Energy | 29 cal |
Protein | 0.5 g |
Carbohydrates | 3.4 g |
Fiber | 0.3 g |
Fat | 1.4 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 1.5 mg |