Podi idli recipe | mini podi idli recipe – Kids-friendly mini podi idli recipe with full video and step-by-step pictures.
This is an easy and fantastic snack recipe that perfectly suits a teatime snack or a kid’s lunch box. As far as I have seen among my kid’s friends, the South Indian kids don’t like to have idli in their lunch boxes. Whereas the North Indian friends finish the Idli milagai podi within no time.
In this recipe, homemade mini idlis are tossed in homemade idli chili powder | gun powder. The addition of peanuts and carrots makes this very healthy. I have given a few other healthy options in the notes section.
Whenever I pack idli for lunch box I feel guilty that I didn’t pack any veggie for them. This idea for this podi idli came to me when I met a reader during my recent trip to India. It always makes me very happy when I meet my readers. I met her at the Chennai Domestic Airport. It so happened we both were sitting next to each other even on the flight from Chennai to Hyderabad. That time she shared that she tried my ammini kozhukattai recipe by adding peanuts to it and her kids loved it too.
When I was making idli 2 days back suddenly this thought came. Finally, I came up with the idea of Kids friendly podi idli. Kids enjoyed it very much and we also loved this. Thanks to Lakshmi for this interesting idea. If you have Idli batter at home go ahead and try this easy recipe. You can also make this podi idli using leftover idlis too.
Also, check out other interesting recipes with idli, Idli tikka, Thayir idli, Idli tikka, Kaima idli, Schezwan idli, Spicy tawa idli, and Dahi idli chaat.
Mini podi idli recipe
Ingredients
- 35 mini idli
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ghee
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tbsp urad dal
- 2 tbsp peanuts
- Few curry leaves
- 2 tbsp idli milagai podi
- ¼ cup grated carrots
- 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
Instructions
- Make the idlis and keep it aside.
- In a pan add sesame oil and ghee.
- Add the mustard seeds, urad dal, peanuts and curry leaves.
- Saute in a medium flame till the dal turns golden brown and the peanuts becomes crunchy.
- Add the mini idlis to this now.
- Now add in the idli milagai podi.
- Gently mix this evenly.
- Add the grated carrots and coriander leaves.
- Switch off the flame and gently mix this well.
- Mini podi idlis are ready.
- You can serve this as a tea time snack or for kids lunch box or as an evening snack for kids.
Notes
- Make the idlis and keep it aside.
- In a pan add sesame oil and ghee.
- Add the mustard seeds, urad dal, peanuts, and curry leaves.
- Saute in a medium flame till the dal turns golden brown and the peanuts become crunchy.
- Add the mini idlis to this now.
- Now add in the idli milagai podi.
- Gently mix this evenly.
- Add the grated carrots and coriander leaves.
- Switch off the flame and gently mix this well.
- Mini podi idlis are ready.
- You can serve this as a tea time snack or for kids lunch box or as an evening snack for kids.
- You can add finely chopped capsicum, mushroom if your kids like that.
- Even corn kernels can also be added while sauteing the urad dal.
- You can squeeze in some lemon juice in the last to get a tangy flavor.
- You can make podi idlis with normal idlis too.
Looks tempting!!
definitely a super recipe, adding veggies are great too
Looks so tempting especially for podi lovers.My daughter loves podi and idlis.THis will definitely be a winner with her.
even i doesn't like idli 🙂 but who can resist these cute mini idli..
yummy drooling idli
Looks so tempting !
love podi and idly combo….nice idea of adding veggie to the dish….love that pink cute cup…
Looks so tempting with the peanuts and nice idea of adding the carrots too..
Jayshree, you can make chinese idli too. see my post in my blog rasavinsuvai.blogspot.in
yumm.. good one
looks great ..wil definately try this…
Thanks Jayasri,tempting recipe.Please visit my blog.
https://spicecrafts12.blogspot.com/2014/03/fried-mini-idlis.html
Hi nice recipe jaishri.. may i know what milagai pidi.. i know idli making but dont know much southy food receipes but i love to eat southy food… pls reply..
Hi jeyashri, my husband travels from Monday through Thursday out of station. Can you give me ideas what healthy food can I pack and give it to him