How To Make Idli Chaat At Home?

Instead of preparing gujiyas or sweets this holi, prepare tasty idli chaat for your loved ones.

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Craving for something chatapata this festive that will tantalize your taste buds? Idli Chaat is a chaat recipe that no one will be able to resist. Prepared by frying idli and mixing it with an amalgamation of spices and curd, this simple dish will provide you with a khatta-meetha taste. What’s more, is that this flavourful chaat dish can be made only in a few minutes. This chaat recipe will be loved by both kids and adults alike. So, don a chef's hat and follow this simple step by step recipe to prepare this delicious chaat.

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Prepared by frying idli and mixing it with an amalgamation of spices and curd, this simple dish is perfect for this festive season.
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  • Total Time :30 min
  • Preparation Time : 10 min
  • Cooking Time : 20 min
  • Servings : 2
  • Cooking Level : Medium
  • Course: Snacks
  • Calories: 150
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Author: Meenu Solanki

Ingredients

  • 3 idlis
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • salt as per taste
  • 1/2 cup yoghurt
  • 1 green chilli
  • 1/2 tsp urad dal
  • 2 tbsl rice powder
  • 1/2 tsp asafoetida
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup grated coconut
  • 1/2 inch ginger
  • 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 onion

Step

  • Step 1 :

    To prepare this tasty chaat, start with cutting idlis into small pieces.

  • Step 2 :

    Make a thin batter by mixing water, rice powder, chilli powder, salt, and asafoetida.

  • Step 3 :

    Next, heat coconut oil in a pan over medium flame. Once it is hot enough, dip the idli cubes in the batter and deep fry them until they turn golden brown.

  • Step 4 :

    Now, prepare coconut-coriander chutney by mixing grated coconut, green chili, ginger, coriander leaves, and salt together. Add a tbsp of this chutney with curd and mix well.

  • Step 5 :

    In a separate pan, heat coconut oil and add mustard seeds in it along with urad dal. Saute them for a few minutes and then add chopped onion, ginger paste and green chili in it. Cook for a few minutes and then turn off the flame.

  • Step 6 :

    Mix fried idlis, onions, and chopped coriander leaves together. Top it with chilli powder, asafoetida and serve!