Thalicha Idli is a quick dish that can be made with leftover idlis. Idlis are cubed and slightly roasted in spices, giving them great texture and flavor.
Cook cubed idli with mustard seeds, urad dhal, dry red chilies, curry leaves and oil 
Add ground pepper, cumin seeds and salt 
Thalicha Idli without Onions
Thalicha Idli is a quick dish that can be made with leftover idlis. Idlis are cubed and slightly roasted in spices, giving them great texture and flavor.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 5 idlis (cubed)
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp urad dhal
- 6 curry leaves
- 2 dry red chilies
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Add oil to a frying pan. Once hot, add mustard seeds, urad dhal and dry red chilies.
- Once mustard seeds start to crackle, add curry leaves and idli cubes.
- Gently mix and cook on low flame for 2-3 minutes.
- Add freshly ground pepper, cumin seeds and salt to taste.
- Serve hot with chutney or sambar.
