Spicy Potato & Bread Idlis: A Quick & Flavorful Indian Snack
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About Spicy Potato & Bread Idlis: A Quick & Flavorful Indian Snack
Spice up your snack time with these incredibly easy Spicy Potato & Bread Idlis! A delightful fusion of Indian flavors, this recipe skips the traditional rice and semolina, instead using bread and potatoes for a surprisingly light and delicious result. Perfect for a quick breakfast, lunch, or even a satisfying evening snack.
Imagine soft, flavorful idlis bursting with the aromatic blend of spices, potatoes, and fresh cilantro. The creamy yogurt topping adds a cool contrast to the spicy potato filling, making each bite a delightful experience. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this unique and incredibly simple recipe!
This recipe is also incredibly adaptable. Feel free to experiment with your favorite spices or add other vegetables for a customized flavor profile. It's a fantastic way to use up leftover bread and potatoes, turning simple ingredients into a truly special treat.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep30 minutes
Cook15 minutes
Total45 minutes
Ingredients
For the Potato Filling
- 2 Potato boiled and mashed, large
- 1 medium Onion finely chopped
- 1 Chili Pepper finely chopped, green
- 1/2 cup Coriander cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Ketchup tomato ketchup
- 1 tsp Salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp Chili Powder red
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric haldi
- 1/4 tsp Pepper black, ground
For the Yogurt Topping
- 1 cup Yogurt plain yogurt or curd
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds rai
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tbsp Oil vegetable oil
- Few Curry Leaves
Other Ingredients
- 4 slices Bread thick-sliced bread
- Tamarind Chutney for serving, or green chutney
Instructions
Prepare the Potato Filling
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add ½ tsp mustard seeds and ½ tsp cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add the chopped onion and green chili. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the turmeric powder, mashed potatoes, salt, and red chili powder. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato ketchup and chopped coriander. Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare the Yogurt Topping
- In a bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a small pan. Add ½ tsp mustard seeds and ½ tsp cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add the curry leaves and immediately remove from heat.
- Pour this tempering into the yogurt and mix well. Season with salt and black pepper.
Assemble and Cook the Idlis
- Cut the bread slices into round shapes using a cookie cutter or knife.
- Spread a layer of the potato mixture on one side of each bread slice. Place the bread slices, potato-side down, onto a lightly oiled non-stick pan or griddle.
- Spread the yogurt mixture evenly over the top of each bread slice. Cover the pan with a lid.
- Cook until the bread is golden brown and the filling is heated through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve hot with tamarind chutney or green chutney and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for Perfect Spicy Potato & Bread Idlis
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garam masala to the potato filling.
- If you prefer a less spicy idli, reduce the amount of green chili and red chili powder.
- To make the idlis crispier, lightly toast the bread slices before adding the fillings.
- Feel free to get creative with fillings! Experiment with other vegetables like peas, carrots, or spinach.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.4gSodium: 1710mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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Such a flavorful dish! Can’t wait to taste it.
Great recipe! I’m eager to try it.
I’m eager to make this recipe!
This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing.