Stuffed Potato Idli/Idli Stuffed With Potato/Stuffed Idli/Idli Sandwich/Stuffed Potato Idli Recipe

Idli is one of the staple foods in South Indian Breakfast. Though everybody loves to eat this healthy steam cooked idlis, a little variation in the recipe makes a whole lot difference. This is one such recipe which everyone will fall in love with immediately. This stuffed idli is one wonderful lunch box recipe which the kids will finish off completely. Meanwhile do check out Kambu Idli, Idli – South Indian Delight, Idli Fry, Kanchipuram idli, Oats idli in the links. Also check out other interesting breakfast and chutney/thogaiyal varieties here. Try out this super duper Stuffed Potato Idli and post your comments here.

Here’s how to make Stuffed Potato Idli with step by step photos…

Ingredients

Idli Batter/Idli Maavu

3 cups

For Potato Stuffing

Potatoes	2 Large Boiled
Onion	1 big finely chopped
Green Chillies	2  finely chopped
Red Chilli Powder	1 tsp
Coriander Powder	½ tsp
Turmeric Powder	¼ tsp
Ginger & Garlic Paste	1 tsp
Salt	As needed
Oil	1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds/Kadugu	¼ tsp
Cumin Seeds/Jeeragam	¼ tsp
Urad Dal/Ullutham Paruppu	1 tsp
Channa Dal/Kadalai Paruppu	1 tbsp
Cilantro	2 tsp finely chopped
Curry Leaves	10-12
Lemon Juice	1 tsp

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes

Makes: 12 -14 idlis

Author: Priya Anandakumar

Idli Batter Recipe – Please click on the linkfor the Idli Batter Recipe

Method

For Preparing Potato Stuffing

Wash and boil the potatoes. Then peel the potatoes, mash them well and keep it aside.

Heat oil in kadai/pan, splutter mustard, add cumin seeds, urad dal, channa dal and fry until golden brown color.

Now add finely chopped onions, green chillies, curry leaves until they golden brown color.

Add ginger and garlic paste and sauté for few seconds for the raw smell to vanish.

Now add mashed potato, red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt and mix really well. Sprinkle very little water and mix really well. Let it cook for about 5-7 minutes. Stir in between to avoid burning of potatoes.

Finally add the lemon juice, coriander leaves, mix really well and switch off the stove.

Now the potato masala  is ready for stuffing.

Making Idlis

Boil a glass of water in idli pot, meanwhile grease the idli plate with oil.

Pour 2 tbsp of idli batter to the mould.

Then add a big tsp of potato masala over the batter.

Finally add 2 tbsp of batter or just enough batter to cover the masala.

Similarly fill all the moulds ,  place the idli tray carefully inside the idli pot and steam cook the idli for about 12-15 minutes on medium flame.

Switch off the stove, allow the idlis to cool slightly and demould them.

Serve it hot with sambar, coconut chutney, tomato chutney or coriander/kothamallli chutney or any other chutney of yourown choice.

Yes, delicious and tempting Potato Stuffed Idli is ready to be enjoyed. This is one super duper recipe for Lunch box  which the kids will love to gobble up.

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