Thalicha Idli

This spin on leftover idli, is for the onion lovers out there. Soft idlis and sauteed onions make a great pair for breakfast or dinner.

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Thalicha Idli with Onions

This spin on leftover idli, is for the onion lovers out there. Soft idlis and sauteed onions make a great pair for breakfast on a busy day.

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Indian

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 15 idlis
• 1 cup onion (chopped)
• 4 green chilies
• 6 curry leaves
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp urad dhal
• 3 tbsp oil
• 2 cups water
• salt to taste

Instructions

• Add water and 1 tsp of salt to a bowl.
• Immerse one idli at a time into the bowl. Squeeze out the excess water and crumble the idli. Repeat with all idlis and set aside in a bowl.
• Add oil to a pan. Once hot, add mustard seeds and urad dhal.
• Once the mustard seeds crackle, add chopped onions, green chilies and curry leaves.
• Then add idli crumbs and salt to taste and gently mix.
• Cook for 3-4 minutes on low flame.
• Serve hot with sambar and chutney.

• See below for additional varieties or sides that go well with this dish.
  • Colorful Chutneys
  • Sambars