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Idli Kofta Curry | South Indian Idli Ka Naya Twist

Idli Kofta Curry | South Indian Idli Ka Naya Twist

Name: Idli Kofta Curry | South Indian Idli Ka Naya Twist
Prep time: PT10-15M
Cook time: PT20-25M
Total time: PT25-35M
Yield: 2-4
Cuisine: Indian fusion
Ingredients: Curd; Idli; Tomato

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Crispy fried Idli Koftas simmered in a rich, spicy curry—an easy and delicious twist on classic idlis!

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes Cook Time: 20-25 minutes

Total Time 25-35 minutes

Servings: 2-4

Cuisine: Indian fusion

Idli Kofta Curry | South Indian Idli Ka Naya Twist Recipe - Ranveer Brar

Ingredients

For Idli Batter

1 kg Readymade Idli Batter, इडली बैटर
2-3 no. Green Chillies (less spicy & chopped), हरी मिर्च
½ inch Ginger (peeled & finely chopped), अदरक
2 tbsp fresh Coriander leaves (finely chopped), धनिया पत्ता

For Idli Kofta Curry

2 tbsp Ghee, घी
2 tbsp Oil, तेल
2 no. Dry Red Chillies, सूखी लाल मिर्च
2-3 no. Cloves, लौंग
3-4 no. Black Peppercorns, काली मिर्च के दाने
1 no. Black Cardamom, बड़ी इलायची
2 medium Onions (finely chopped), प्याज
½ inch Ginger (peeled & finely chopped), अदरक
2 no. Green Chillies (less spicy & chopped), हरी मिर्च
1 tsp Tender Coriander Stem (finely chopped), धनिया के डंठल
1 heaped tbsp Coriander powder, धनिया पाउडर
3-4 large Tomatoes (puree), ताज़े टमाटर की प्यूरी
1 cup Curd (beaten), दही
½ tbsp Degi Red Chilli powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
1 heaped tsp Turmeric powder, हल्दी पाउडर
1 heaped tbsp Ginger Garlic paste, अदरक लहसुन का पेस्ट
¼ cup Water, पानी
1 cup Water, पानी
Fried idlis, तली हुई इडली
2 cups Warm water, गर्म पानी
2-3 tbsp fresh Coriander leaves (chopped), धनिया पत्ता
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार

For Dry Masala

1 tsp Degi Red Chilli powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
1 tsp Dry Mango powder, आमचूर पाउडर
½ tsp Cumin powder, जीरा पाउडर
½ tsp Garam Masala, गरम मसाला

Other Ingredients

Oil for greasing, तेल
Oil for frying, तलने के लिए तेल
Prepared Idli, तैयार की हुई इडली

For Garnish

Coriander sprig, धनिया पत्ता

Process

For Idli Batter

In a bowl, add readymade idli batter, green chillies, ginger. Fresh coriander leaves and give it a good mix.
Pour the batter into the greased idli mold, place the mold into the idli steamer and cook for 7-8 minutes or until it’s cooked.
Once the idlis are cooked then demold the idlis and cut into desired shape.
Add the idli pieces into the hot oil and fry them until golden brown in colour.
Transfer it into the absorbent sheet and keep it aside for further use.

For Idli Kofta Curry

In a handi, add oil, once it’s hot, add dry red chillies, cloves, black peppercorns, black cardamom, onions and cook for a while or until the onions become translucent in texture.
Add ginger, green chillies, tender coriander stems, coriander powder and cook for 2 minutes.
Add tomato puree, curd, degi red chilli powder, turmeric powder, ginger garlic paste and let it cook for another 4-5 minutes until oil separates from the masala.
Add water, fried idlis, warm water, fresh coriander leaves, salt to taste and let it cook for a while.
Transfer it into the serving dish and garnish it with coriander sprig.

For Dry Masala

In a bowl, add degi red chilli powder, dry mango powder, cumin powder, garam masala and give it a good mix.
Add fried idlis and toss it very gently to coat the masala on idlis.
Keep it aside for further use.