Garlic Idli Sticks
Desi idlis with an American twist!
Ingredients
- 4-5 idlis,
- 2-3 tsp grated garlic
- 4 tsp melted butter
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- salt, as required
- less than a tsp oil
Instructions
- Cut the idlis lengthwise as shown in the picture.
- Heat a tawa on medium flame and brush it with very little oil. Add the cut idlis and roast all the sides evenly until golden-brown in color.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, add the warm melted butter, garlic, oregano, red chili flakes and salt. Mix well.
- Add the roasted idlis to the garlic butter prepared and make sure that each idli is coated well with the butter.
- Now, transfer these idlis to the microwave safe dish and grill it in a pre-heated oven or heat up a tawa and transfer the idlis onto the hot tawa and again roast til evenly for 5 minutes.
- Serve warm with a cheese dip.
Notes
- Leftover idlis are best preferred for the recipe. Though, if you are using fresh idlis, make sure you cool it down before using.
- Increase the amount of garlic if you want a strong garlic flavor.
- Alternatively, you can add garlic powder or paste also.
- Do not add too much oil while roasting the idlis initially as we are adding even butter in the later stage.
- Add the garlic and the seasoning to warm butter as the flavor infuses well when butter is warm.
- In my opinion, using a tawa for roasting the garlic-butter coated idlis is the best. Although, using an oven is also an option.
- If you are using an oven or a grill, pre-heta for 5 minutes and grill it for 5-7 minutes or as necessary.