Stuffed Potato Idli

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :25 mins
Total Time :63510 hours 35 minutes
Servings :Makes 24 idlis (24 idli )

Ingredients :

1/2 recipe idli batter
oil for greasing

For The Potato Bhaji
1 1/2 cups boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes
2 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
6 curry leaves (kadi patta)
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 tsp of turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste

For Serving
sambhar
coconut chutney
tomato chutney

Method :

For the potato bhaji
For the potato bhajiHeat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.When the seeds crackle, add the curry leaves, green chillies and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.Add the potatoes, turmeric powder, lemon juice, coriander and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
How to proceed
How to proceedGrease the idli stand with a little oil and put 1 tbsp of the bhaji in each mould and spread it lightly.Pour approx. 2 tbsp of the idli batter over the bhaji in each mould.Steam in a steamer for 12 minutes or till the idlis are cooked.Repeat steps 1 to 3 to make more idlis.Allow the idlis to cool slightly and demould them.Serve hot with sambhar, coconut chutney and tomato chutney.