IDIYAPPAM - BIRYANI STYLE

This is similar to the Egg Idiyappam recipe posted earlier but this one is without eggs for vegetarians. It can be had with cucumber or onion raitha or even without that as it tastes good even without any side dish or gravy. Excellent dish and quite easy to prepare. This has been one of our favourite dishes at home and we prepare this frequently. If you're using the store bought ready-made idiyappam then steam it or heat it in the microwave and then use.

INGREDIENTS 

Idiyappam (torn to small bits) - 3 cups

Onion (finely chopped) - 2

Tomatoes (finely chopped) - 2

Mint leaves (chopped) - ¼ cup

Turmeric pwd - ¼ tsp

Chili powder - 1 tbsp

Garam masala - 1 tsp

Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp

Coriander (finely chopped) - little for garnishing

Salt

METHOD

Heat oil in a kadai and add the chopped onions. Cook till translucent. Add ginger garlic paste, little salt and sauté till the raw smell of the ginger and garlic paste goes. Add chopped mint leaves, tomatoes, turmeric pwd, chili pwd and salt. Cook till the tomatoes get mushy. Add the garam masala or biryani masala (I use garam masala).Once it gets mushy (this might take about 15 mins in medium heat) add the tiny pieces of Idiyappam and stir well. Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot.