Ready in

25 mins

Cuisine

Indian · South Indian

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Serving

2 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~350 kcal

Spicy Level

Mild
Recipe by Rajeswari manoharan on YouTube
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  1. Prepare Ingredients

    Chop the onions finely and cut the idlis into small, bite-sized pieces. Slit the green chili.

  2. Sauté Onions and Chili

    Heat 2-3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan. Add the chopped onions and green chili. until the onions turn translucent, about .

  3. Add Idli and Salt

    Add the chopped idli pieces to the pan with the onions and chili. Add salt to taste and mix well. Continue to fry for .

  4. Add Eggs and Scramble

    Crack 3 eggs directly into the pan with the idli and onion mixture. Scramble the eggs and mix them thoroughly with the idli and onions until the eggs are cooked and well combined, about .

  5. Add Spices

    Add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of coriander powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala to the mixture. Mix all the spices thoroughly with the idli and egg scramble.

  6. Finish and Serve

    Continue to fry for another , ensuring all ingredients are well combined and slightly crispy. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot.

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    • 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min) — Per egg, best in baking.
    • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — Per egg, in sweet baked goods.
    • 1/4 cup silken tofu, blended — Per egg.
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
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