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तवा इडली रेसिपी | मसालेदार तवा इडली | दक्षिण भारतीय तवा इडली | तवा इडली बनाने की विधि - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Spicy Tava Idlis in Hindi)

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tava idli recipe is what the name means, leftover idlis cooked on a tava in butter with Indian spices and vegetables. Hence they are also called South Indian tava vegetable idlis due to the presence of onions and tomatoes.

Watch your leftover idlis transform into a scrumptious spicy tava idli as you toss them with crunchy onions, tangy tomatoes and peppy spice powders.

The master stroke in this spicy tava idli recipe is the use of pav bhaji masala, a very popular flavour that is loved by young and old alike!

Notes on and tips on tava idli recipe. 1. Butter gives a really nice flavor to the spicy tava idlis so make sure you use butter. 2. Add 2 tbsp of water so that it’s not very dry and salt to season. Water will prevent the masalas from sticking to the pan. 3. Spicy tava idli is similar to masala pav, just that we replace bread cubes with idli cubes. 4. The best results are achievable using cold idlis so, if you have idlis left from breakfast or dinner then you can transform them into tongue-tickling spicy tava idli.

Try to serve spicy tava idli as soon as possible, while the flavours and textures are in tact.

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What are idlis?

What are Idlis? Idli is considered to be one of the healthiest breakfasts in Indian cuisine. Although it is traditionally a South Indian snack, it has now become extremely popular all over the country – and with good reason too. Idli is a steamed food, made with with a fermented batter of rice, urad dal and fenugreek seeds. White and fluffy, it is a delight to bite into. It has a mellow flavour, which gives scope for the accompaniment to shine. Idli is a standard South Indian breakfast item in the South, supplemented with a small quantity of some other dish. What varies is the accompaniment. Usually, Idli is served with Sambar and one or more chutneys such as Coconut Chutney, Coriander Chutney or Tomato Chutney. When in a hurry, the Idli is served with dry chutney powders like Idli Milagai Podi, Coconut Powder or Curry Leaves Powder.
There are different variants of Idli, made using different combinations of grains and lentils. You can try the Rice and Moong Dal Idli, Barley Idli, Poha Idli, Cooked Rice Idli and Palak Moong Dal Idli. Likewise, you can also add spices, herbs and veggies to the idli batter to make variants such as the Kanchipuram Idli and Paneer Vegetable Idli. Not all idlis require you to soak, grind and ferment the batter. You can also make Instant Idli recipes like you make Instant Dosas and Instant Dhoklas. The most famous example of a quick and instant idli is the Rava Idli or Suji Idli. Vermicelli Nut Idli and Palak Rava Idli extend the idea of quick Suji Idli with exciting twists! Instant Bread Idli and Dal Vegetable Idli are other instant idlis worth a try.
Like dosas and chapatis, idlis can also be stuffed with exciting fillings! Try the Stuffed Potato Idli and Double Decker Idlis Stuffed with Potato and Chutney. Such idlis make wonderful evening snacks. Treat your kids to the Stuffed Rava Idli Vegetable Sandwich when they come home from school and watch them finish it off without any fuss!
If you have some idli batter on hand, it becomes very easy to quickly conjure up a meal for your family. Idli can be served not just for breakfast, but also as an evening snack or for dinner, depending on the form it is cooked in and what it is served with. Regular Idli stays soft and fluffy for a long time if made properly. It can be carried in the dabba, or even taken along while travelling. Just smear a little oil on the idlis and coat them with Idli Milagai Podi, and it becomes a one-dish meal that is handy to eat on-the-go!
You can use your idli batter to make other snacks like Dosa and Appe. You can also turn your leftover idlis into exciting munchies like the Idli Upma or Spicy Tava Idli! See, a jar of idli batter in the fridge makes life so easy!

How to make Spicy tava idli

To prepare tava idli recipe | spicy tava idli | South Indian tava vegetable idlis | heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan. You can also put some oil to prevent the butter from burning. Butter gives a really nice flavor to the spicy tava idlis so make sure you use butter.
Once the butter is hot and melted, add the garlic paste. You can even use finely chopped garlic. For a spicier alternative, use Homemade Chilli Garlic Paste instead of just garlic.
Mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds or until the raw smell goes away.
Add the onions.
Mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, or till the onions turn translucent.

Add the tomatoes. Other veggies like capsicum, bell pepper, carrots, French beans can also be used.
Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add chilli powder depending upon how spicy you want.
Add the turmeric powder.
Add pav bhaji masala to enhance the flavor of spicy tava idli. Here is a recipe with detailed step by step photos to make homemade Pav Bhaji Masala.

Mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Ensure the spices do not burn or else it will taste bitter.
Add 2 tbsp of water so that it’s not very dry and salt to season. Water will prevent the masalas from sticking to the pan.
Mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the lemon juice for a pleasant tang.
Add coriander for a burst of freshness.

Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
Add the idlis. Spicy tava idli is similar to masala pav, just that we replace bread cubes with idli cubes. The best results are achievable using cold idlis so, if you have idlis left from breakfast or dinner then you can transform them into tongue-tickling spicy tava idli. We have made idlis using this recipe for homemade soft idlis. Idli, when cooled completely, is easier to cut into cubes and does not crumble easily.
Toss lightly and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Garnished with coriander.
Serve spicy tava idli hot. Idli Curry, Idli Chaat Recipe, Spicy Tava Idlis are some other delectable snacks made using leftover idlis.

Check out our collection of breakfast recipes using leftover bread, rice, idli or rotis.

tips for tava idli

Butter gives a really nice flavor to the spicy tava idlis so make sure you use butter.
Add 2 tbsp of water so that it’s not very dry and salt to season. Water will prevent the masalas from sticking to the pan.
Spicy tava idli is similar to masala pav, just that we replace bread cubes with idli cubes.
The best results are achievable using cold idlis so, if you have idlis left from breakfast or dinner then you can transform them into tongue-tickling spicy tava idli.

what is spicy tava idli recipe made of ?

Tava idli is made from 8 leftover idlis , cut into cubes, 1 tbsp butter, 1/2 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste, 1/2 cup finely chopped onions, 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp pav bhaji masala, salt to taste, 1 tsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania). See below image of List of ingredients for tava idli.