THAYIR / CURD IDLI

There are many intriguing factors,that influence our taste preference. There is a great linkage between our DNA and our choice of food. Hence the genes we inherit from parents, determines our likes and dislikes. Hence,we love certain foods and hate others. My affinity for curd/yogurt hasn't changed over the years. I pair curd with almost every dish: Idli,upma,dosa,chapati,upma and the list goes on. Curd based dish in any cuisine fascinates me.I love thayir idli. Thayir is Tamil word for curd/yogurt. Actually the recipe calls for mini idlis.You can even use the normal idlis in this dish after chopping it into pieces.

 

In my previous post,I had mentioned about Seeralam - lentil based idli.I had excess amount of ground batter of the same. Hence, after utilizing half the amount of batter for seeralam,I decided to upcycle the remaining batter in preparing this curd based delicacy.

At this juncture,I would like to share an important hack pertaining to left over idlis.Don't store left over idlis in the refrigerator,as the idlis will turn harder. Instead,store it in a closed container at room temperature. Heat the left over idlis using idli cooker/maker,the same way you prepare idli. Fill the idli cooker with water. Now place the left overs in the stand and steam for 7-10 minutes.You can relish pipping hot and fresh idlis!! 

 

 

 

INGREDIENTS TO GRIND

COCONUT GRATINGS-  1 CUP

GINGER MINCED- 1 TSP

GREEN CHILLIES- 1 NO

 

OTHER INGREDIENTS :

 

CHOPPED IDLIS-  2 CUPS

WHISKED CURD-3 CUPS

CUMIN POWDER- 1/2 TSP

CHOPPED CORIANDER LEAVES- 1 TBSP

 

SALT TO TASTE

 

FOR SEASONING:

OIL- 1 TSP

 

GHEE - 1 TSP

 

MUSTARD- 1 TSP

 

URAD DAL- TSP

 

CURRY LEAVES- 2 SPRIGS

 

ASAFOETIDA-1/2 TSP

 

PROCEDURE:

 

1. Whisk curd along with salt,roasted cumin powder and keep it aside. Blend coconut,green chilli and ginger to fine paste using water.

2.Now add the coconut paste to the whisked curd.Prepare the seasoning and add it to the curd mixture and blend well.

3. Transfer the idli pieces to the curd mixture and mix well.

4. At last add chopped coriander leaves.

5. Set it aside for an hour,so that idlis take in the curd and  turn soft.You can even refrigerate the mixture.

6.You can even garnish with grated carrots and boondis.