By Garima Johar
January 27, 2026
Do you have leftover idlis? Why reheat them and eat again with sambar and chutney? Give the leftovers a spicy makeover with this masala idli recipe. Follow this recipe to make a spicy evening snack.
5-6 premade idlis 1 onion 2-3 green chillies 1 tomato 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp garam masala A pinch of hing Coriander leaves for garnish Oil for cooking Salt to taste
Heat some oil and add cumin seeds. Add chopped onion, green chillies, ginger-garlic paste and mix well.
Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and hing.
Mash the tomatoes and cook till you get a thick gravy. Season with salt.
Chop the idlis into bite-sized pieces and coat them in the masala. Cook for a few minutes.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve.