🧄🔥 Spicy Masala Idli Delight – Turn Leftovers into a Tasty Snack!

🕒 Prep + Cook Time: 10 mins
🍽️ Serves: 2

🧂 Ingredients:

• 5–6 leftover idlis (cut into bite-sized cubes)
• 1 tbsp oil
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 1 small tomato (finely chopped)
• 1 green chilli (slit)
• A few curry leaves (optional but flavorful)
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• ½ tsp garam masala (or pav bhaji masala)
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp tomato ketchup or a splash of lemon juice
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

🍳 Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds — let them splutter.
2. Add curry leaves, chopped onion, and green chilli. Sauté until onions turn golden.
3. Mix in tomato, turmeric, chilli powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook till tomatoes soften.
4. Add tomato ketchup (optional but adds tangy flavor). Stir well to make a thick masala.
5. Toss in the idli cubes, and mix gently until each piece is coated with masala. Let it crisp a bit for 2–3 minutes on medium flame.
6. Garnish with chopped coriander and a squeeze of lemon juice.

💡 Tips:

• For extra crunch, you can shallow-fry or air-fry idlis before tossing them in masala.
• Sprinkle some chaat masala at the end for a street-food twist!