SPICED BUTTON IDLIS:

Special moulds which make tiny (button) idlis are available these days. Enjoy these idlis without sambar or chutney.

SPICED  BUTTON  IDLIS:
INGREDIENTS:              (serves 8)

1  cup suji ( semolina)
1-1/2  cups curd, approx.
3/4  Eno fruit salt
2  tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves
3/4  tsp salt

Tempering:
2  tsp oil
1  tsp mustard seeds
1/2  tsp red chilli flakes or chilli powder
7-8 peppercorns-coarsely crushed
A few curry leaves

METHOD:

• Mix suji with curd to get a smooth batter of a soft dropping consistency. If the mixture is too thick, add some more curd.
• Add Eno fruit salt, coriander leaves, salt and mix well.
• Immediately spoon the batter into greased mould and steam for 14-15 minutes on medium flame till a knife inserted in it comes out clean. Cool and remove from mould and keep aside.
• To temper the idlis, heat oil in a clean non stick pan.  Add mustard seeds and let it splutter for 1 minute. Remove from fire.
• Add curry leaves.  Add the idlis.
• Sprinkle red chilli flakes and crushed peppercorns.
• Return to fire. Mix well for 2-3 minutes. Serve hot.