Thayir idli is a healthy version of Thayir vada which doesn’t need any frying and it the healthiest snack to have. Idli by itself is considered the healthiest breakfast in south India. Nothing is better than Hot steaming idli’s in the morning with a bowl of spicy sambhar and chutney . If you are person avoiding fried foods and are craving for some dahi vada this is an amazing replacement for sure. I first came Learned about the this Thayir idli from my dear friends Sangee of “Spicy Treats”, she is an amazing blogger.She enlightened me about this Thayir idli that is when I came to know this dish. This is such an amazing snack and if you love dahi chaats you can serve this like a chaat as well. This dish is very traditional dish of Tamil nadu and it is also served in some restaurants there.
Thayir Idli can be prepared two ways with coconut and without coconut as well. I have made with the coconut version and it tasted so delicious. We had this for out evening snack today, you can chilli them and serve they taste yummy when served chilled. I topped my Thayir idli with grated carrots and beetroots. If you want the extra crunch do add some khara boondi , I didn’t have any so skipped it. Soak the idli in the yogurt at least for half hour. This another No onion No garlic snack you would sure enjoy.This week seems to be not my week what ever I plan gets changed. I had another tamil nadu street food coming up for T then suddenly remembered valli’s clause on not to repeat states and I had to change what I planned. Am glad it struck my head early. Let see I had planned my U way ahead hope it goes by plan. Moving on to the recipe.
T for Thayiru Idli|Thalicha Thayiru Idli
Ingredients
- Idli batter – 3 cups ( For 4-5 Idli’s)
- Curd/ Plain yogurt – 2 cups
- Grated Fresh Coconut / Desiccated coconut- 1/4 cup
- Green chillies- 2 Nos
- Cumin Seeds – 1/4 tsp ( roasted)
- Ginger – 1″ piece
- Sugar – 1/4 tsp
- Salt to taste
For Tadka
- Oil – 1 tbsp
- Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp
- Urad dal – 1 tsp
- Curry leaves – 1 sprig
For Topping
- Grated Carrot
- Grated Beetroot
- Coriander Leaves (chopped)
- Red chilli pd -To sprinkle
- Kara Boondhi ( Optional)
Method
- In a idli cooker steam the idli , let it cool a bit and then remove them from the idli plates.
- You can keep the idli covered and let it cool .
- In a bowl beat curd well and keep it a side.
- In a mixer put Grated Coconut, Green chillie, cumin seeds,Ginger and salt .
- Blend to a fine paste adding water to it if needed.
- Mix this coconut paste to the curd and mix them well.
- Add salt as needed and also add the sugar
- Prepare a tadka , Heat oil in pan add mustrad seeds .
- After they splutter add Urad dhal , saute till they are brown.
- Add curry leaves and transfer the tadka to the curd mixture.
- Mix them well. Now place the idli on a plate and top them with the curd mixture.
- Top them with Carrots, Beetroots, and coriander leaves. Sprinkle Red chilli pd .
- Add kara boondhi for some crunch if needed.
- Idli batter - 3 cups ( For 4-5 Idli's)
- Curd/ Plain yogurt - 2 cups
- Grated Fresh Coconut / Desiccated coconut- ¼ cup
- Green chillies- 2 Nos
- Cumin Seeds - ¼ tsp ( roasted)
- Ginger - 1" piece
- Salt to taste
- Oil - 1 tbsp
- Mustard seeds - ¼ tsp
- Urad dal - 1 tsp
- Curry leaves - 1 sprig
- Grated Carrot
- Grated Beetroot
- Coriander Leaves (chopped)
- Red chilli pd -To sprinkle
- Kara Boondhi ( Optional)
- In a idli cooker steam the idli , let it cool a bit and then remove them from the idli plates.
- You can keep the idli covered and let it cool .
- In a bowl beat curd well and keep it a side.
- In a mixer put Grated Coconut, Green chillie, cumin seeds,Ginger and salt .
- Blend to a fine paste adding water to it if needed.
- Mix this coconut paste to the curd and mix them well.
- Prepare a tadka , Heat oil in pan add mustrad seeds .
- After the splutter add Urad dhal , saute till they are brown.
- Add curry leaves and transfer the tadka to the curd mixture.
- Mix them well. Now place the idli in a plate and top them with the curd mixture.
- Top them with Carrots, Beetroots, and coriander leaves.
- Add kara boondhi for some crunch if needed.
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The carrot and beetroot garnish looks very appealing and a very healthy way to serve up idlis.
loved the beetroot garnish ! and these r like instant dahi wadas. I wish my kid loved idlis so I could make this variant.
As your said it is a great alternative to the thayir vada. But slowly it is diminishing… Glad you posted it. I need to try it as well. Been ages since I made this. Always go for sambar idli. Lovely pictures and love that serveware.
Never seen such a beautifully presented thayir idli till now. Though am not a big fan of this Thayir idly your clicks are pulling me to make this dish once at home. Awesome clicks Manju, lovely presentation as well.
So true this is a great alternative to thayir vada and absolutely delicious looking curd vada!! Beautifully presented!!
Wow, Thayir idli looks amazing, Manjula. Whenever there is any digestion problem, we used to have idli as breakfast/dinner with curd as side dish in our home to avoid chutney & sambar especially because of chili in it. But this is something totally new to me. I’m sure i would love it, will gonna make this soon. Amazing share, Manjula.
Whenever I crave for snacks, I used to eat thayir idli, but didn’t know that the dish is available in restaurants. Your version with beets and carrots look so colourful and what a healthy delicious treat!
Wow this Dahi Idli looks delicious and I would love to relish one of these bowls . It’s terribly hot and a chilled bowl of this would be such a treat . The Dahi Idli looks gorgeous and colourful with those garnishings .
That is such an interesting way to serve idli. Love them soaked in yogurt and topped with crunchy grated carrot and beets.
Btw this tiny chutney bottles in the pics look so cute. Where did you buy them?
Wow what a yummy looking idlis Manjula! Very nicely done and presented. So sorry you had to struggle with the letters, I don’t remember saying about not repeating states, wish you had checked with me. Anyway so glad you posted this as otherwise it might have taken ages for it to appear..heheeh…you are so good in finding rare and forgotten dishes yaar, great job!
Wow, thayir idli… looks so so colorful and delicious. I’ve made fried idli chaat where I’ve served it with some spicy yogurt. However normal idli with yogurt that’s a first for me. Definitely would love to try this healthy snack.
I have never tried idli with curd and toppings. The whole set up looks so tempting and so beautifully composed.
Oh Wow! Never knew that Thayir idli is a dish by itself. I love this on a hot afternoon. So refreshing and filling.
I heard about thayir vada but dnt know about idli also serve as dahi vadas… awesome recipe. Bookmarked.
What a super choice of recipe for T!!! Love that beetroot garnish.Adds such a beauty to the otherwise simple,humble dish!!
That is one amazing idly ! semme color and love the presentation, that wooden/ceramic plate with handle looks very pretty! the colorful garnish oomphs up the dish to many levels!!!! the masala in the curd, chance illai!!!! i can go on like this!!! semme dish, superji!!!