Aloo pudina idli chaat/ Potato mint idli chaat

 Aloo pudina idli chaat/ Potato mint idli chaat 

Aloo pudina idli (Potato mint idli) is a healthy and tasty variation to the traditional idli. It is unique and differently flavoured.

Idli chaat is a spicy, tangy and delicious fusion dish of North and South Indian cuisine. It is a unique and lip smacking dish made from leftover idlies. But, today I prepared this recipe with unique idlies which are made with potato, mint, suji and curd. Idli chaat is served as an evening snack or can be consumed as an appetizer. 

Quick tips -

1. Take raw potatoes. Wash it, peel it and chop it.

2. Instead of eno... 1 tsp baking powder can be added.

3. Whisk curd properly. 

4. Adjust spices to taste.  

Ingredients for potato batter -

2 potatoes chopped

2-3 green chilli

4 tbsp mint leaves chopped

2-3 tbsp water 

For mixing - 

1 cup suji

1/2 cup curd

1/4 cup water

To taste salt

1 tsp chilli flakes

1 tsp sambar masala powder

3- 4 tbsp coriander leaves chopped

1 small packet (1 tsp) Eno

1 tbsp water 

For tempering -

2 tsp cooking oil

1 tsp white urad dal

1 tsp mustard seeds 

For serving -

2-3 cup curd

To taste salt

1/2 tsp red chilli powder

1/2 tsp cumin seeds powder

1/2 tsp chat masala

1 tbsp tamarind chutney

1 tbsp mint chutney

1 tbsp onion chopped

1 tbsp mint leaves chopped

1 tbsp masala boondi 

Method - 

1. Take a mixer jar. Add chopped potatoes, mint leaves and green chilli. Add water and grind it. 

2. Grind it to a smooth batter.

3. Take a mixing bowl. Add suji and curd. Mix. 

4. Add potato batter and mix. 

5. Add water and mix well. 

6. Cover and keep aside for 15- 20 minutes. 

7. In a small pan heat oil. Add urad dal, mustard seeds and let it splutter for a second. Switch off the flame and let it cool completely. Tempering is ready. 

8. After 20 minutes add tempering on the batter. Add salt, chilli flakes, sambar masala powder and coriander leaves. Mix well. 

9. Before steaming the idli add eno and 1 tbsp water. Mix well. 

10. Batter will become frothy. 

11. Grease idli moulds properly. Heat little water in the idli cooker. Pour batter in the greased  idli moulds. 

12. Place idli stand in the cooker and cover it with lid.  Steam for 15 minutes on high flame. Switch off the flame and let it sit for 5 minutes. 

13. Open the lid. Perfectly steamed idlis. 

14. Remove the idlis out from the moulds. 

15. Place it in the bowl. 

For serving -

1. Cut idlis. Place it in serving plate. 

2. Sprinkle salt, red chilli powder, chat masala and cumin seeds powder. Pour tamarind chutney and mint chutney on top. Garnish with mint leaves and onion. Top with masala boondi. 

3. Serve immediately. 

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