Stuffed Idli

 

Ingredients

1 bowl of Idli batter

For the stuffing

2 carrots (finely shredded)

4 - 5 pearl onions finely chopped

8 - 10 chopped cashews

a bunch of coriander leaves finely chopped

1 tsp of sambhar powder

salt to taste

Oil for cooking

Method

Heat 1/2 tsp oil in a pan. Add the chopped onions and saute for a couple of minutes. Add the chopped cashews and fry for a min. Add the rest of the ingredients for the stuffing. Saute for a couple of minutes and turn off the heat.

Grease idli trays and pour a small spoonful of batter. Add some carrot stuffing and pour some batter onto the stuffing.

Steam the idlis in an idli steamer for 10 - 15 minutes.

Once cooked, remove from the steamer and unmold the idlis.

Serve hot with chutney.