Kothu Idiyappam | Idiyappam Kothu Recipe

Ingredients

• 6-8 Idiyappam
• 1 Onion Finely Chopped
• 1 Tomato Finely Chopped
• 1/4 cup Carrot Finely Chopped
• 2 tbsp Fresh Green Peas
• 1/2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
• 3 tsp Oil
• 1/2 tsp Fennel Seeds
• 1 Sprig Curry Leaves
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
• 1 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
• 2-3 tbsp Finely Chopped Coriander Leaves
• Salt as needed
• Water as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   In a heavy cast iron pan heat 3 tsp oil. Add 1/2 tsp fennel seeds. As they splutter, add fresh curry leaves and slit green chillies.

2. 2

   Next add 1 onion finely chopped. Fry until translucent.

3. 3

   Add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and fry for 2-3 mins until there is no raw smell.

4. 4

   Now add 1 tomato finely chopped. Cook them until mushy.

5. 5

   Add all the spice powders – 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder and 1/2 tsp garam masala powder.

6. 6

   Cook all the spice powders for 3-4 mins on low flame. Next add 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots and 2 tbsp fresh green peas (can use any veggies of choice). Cook for a couple of minutes.

7. 7

   Add salt as needed along with some water and cook covered until the veggies are soft and there no extra water/moisture.

8. 8

   Add 6-8 idiyappam (homemade/ready to use) into the pan. Gently scramble or cut into small pieces, while mixing it with the masala.

9. 9

   Finally garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves. Remove from heat.

10. 10

    Serve hot immediately with onion raita.