Seeralam is a recipe new to me and this recipe I adapted from regional television show couple of weeks back.
The recipe sounds quiet easy and innovative,so I tried it with small quantity,it came out so delicious and filling but it needs to be served hot.Its a perfect evening snack option along with a cup of tea.Try this yummy snack and enjoy,lets move on to the recipe.....................................
Basic Information
Soaking time 2-3 hours
Preparation time 15 minutes
Preparation time 15 minutes
Cooking time 30 minutes
Ingredient | Quantity |
---|---|
Raw rice/pacharisi | 1/4 cup |
Toor dhal | 3/4 cup |
Coconut grated | 4 tbs |
Red chilly | 2-3 |
Idly Milagai Podi | 1-2 tbs |
Curry leaves/karivepillai | few leaves |
Coriander leaves/kothamalli | for garnishing |
Salt | 11/4 tsp |
Oil | 1 tbs+1 tsp for greasing |
For the tempering
Ingredient | Quantity |
---|---|
Mustard seeds/kadugu | 1/2 tsp |
Urad dhal/uluthamparppu | 1 tsp |
Asafoetida/perungayam | a pinch |
Method
- Soak the rice and dhal together for 2- 3 hours and grind it along with red chilly,2 tbs of grated coconut and salt to a coarse paste.Adjust the consistency of the batter if it is too thick,should be like a idly batter.
- Grease the idly plate with oil and pour the batter on each mould and steam for 10-12 minutes or till a tooth pick comes out clean.
- Remove the idlys from the mould after it comes to warm and cut into small pieces and keep it aside.
- Heat a pan with oil and crackle the mustard seeds and urad dhal,add the asafoetida and curry leaves.Add in the cubed idly pieces and fry it for couple of minutes.
- Now add the idly milagai powder and give it a mix.Finally add the remaining grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves,mix it well.
- Serve it warm.
Enjoy.............................................
- Instead of cutting into cubes,it can be crumbled and made.
- The quantity of idly podi can be increased or decreased according to personal preference..
This recipe is off to Cook Book Challenge #10 July week 3.
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