MASALA IDLY

Normally we talichufy any left over idlys.
This is how my aunt did.

MASALA IDLI

Ingredients:
10 idlys cut them into 9 squares each
2 big onions chopped finely
1 big tomato chopped fine
2 tsp chillie powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
5 green chillies sliced
3 sprigs curry leaves
15 cashew nuts
4 tbs of tomato puree
½ tsp mustard seeds
½ tsp urad dal
Salt to taste
2 tbs of cut coriander leaves
Oil
Little red food colour (optional)

Method:
In a pan pour the oil, fry the curry leaves till crisp, remove.
Next fry the green chillies well, remove.
Now fry the cashew nuts till golden colour, remove.

In a wok add about 2 tbs of oil, add in the mustard and urad dal.
After the mustard splutters, add in the chopped onions.
Saute well till it turns slightly brown.
Add in the chopped tomatoes, and cook till mushy.
Add in the chillie powder, salt, garam masala ,
Salt and the tomato puree. Add little water.
Cook till the oil shows up.
Now add in the idly pieces and toss them carefully.
See that the masala coats all the idly pieces.

Fry them for a minute and remove.
Garnish with the fried green chillies, curry leaves,
Cashew nuts and coriander leaves.
Serve for breakfast or tea.