Welcome to our latest cooking video! In this episode, we’ll show you how to make a delicious and healthy breakfast using MTR idli batter. But we’re not just making any ordinary idli – we’re making button idlis, which are small, bite-sized idlis that are perfect for snacking or sharing. To make these idlis even more special, we’ll serve them with two classic Indian accompaniments: dal and chutney. Our recipe is easy to follow and requires only a few ingredients, making it a great option for busy mornings or lazy weekends. So grab your MTR idli batter and follow along with us as we create this Button Idli Delight!
A new way to eat a traditional South Indian breakfast recipe! It is the perfect protein-packed recipe, the combination of dal and rice is always so tasty. This recipe is inspired by a dish I had had in a restaurant that closed down a long while ago. This dish is so perfect for any meal in a day!
Button Idli
Equipment
- 1 Pressure Cooker
- 1 Kadai
- 1 Set Cocktail Idli plates
Ingredients
- 1.5 measures Toor Dal
- Water to cook Dal
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 4 tbsp oil
- 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
- 1 tsp hing
- 2 sprigs curry leaves
- 4 green chillies
- 4 dried red chillies
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 tsps ghee
- 2 measures water
- salt per taste
- Handful fresh coriander
- 1 packet MTR’s Idli Batter
- ghee for coating
Instructions
- Add 1.5 measures of Toor Dal
- Wash it thoroughly
- Add sufficient water
- Pressure cook it for 1 whistle and 10 minutes
- It needs to cook soft
- Add 1 tablespoon oil
- Add 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- While it is cooling add 4 tablespoons oil
- Add 2 teaspoons mustard seed
- Add 1 teaspoon Hing
- Add 2 sprigs curry leaves, 4 green chillies and 4 dried red chillies
- Add 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- Add 2 teaspoons ghee and mix
- Mash the cooked dal and add it
- I added 2 more measure water
- Simmer it for 4-5 minutes
- Add salt per taste
- Add juice of 1 lemon
- Add freshly cut coriander
- I have used MTR’s Idli Batter
- It tastes just like the homemade batter
- Mix it well
- I have used a mini idli or cocktail idli stand
- Add ghee on all the plates
- This helps in preventing them from sticking
- I added 1 tablespoon in each cup!
- I got 2 full batches with this batter
- Steam it in a pressure cooker for 10-15 minutes
- Hot steamed Idli’s are ready!
- Take them out gently using a knife or spoon
- I serve it this way
- Add 6-8 idli’s
- Add the cooked dal in a bigger bowl
- Add green coconut chutney
- Add little ghee on each idli before serving
- Dip the idli in the dal and the chutney and enjoy it!
