Ingredients

• 4 - cold steamed idlis
• 1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp - sugar, powdered
• 1/2 tsp each - cumin and mustard seeds
• 2 pinches - asafoetida
• 1 stalk - curry leaves
• 1/2 inch piece ginger, grated
• 1 - green chilli, finely chopped
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp - oil
• Other ingredients:
• 1 - onion finely chopped
• 1 - tomato, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp - coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp - green all-purpose chutney
• 2-3 tbsp - sweet tamarind chutney
• 1/2 cup - fine sev (optional)

How to Make Aamiri Khaman from Idlis

• Warm idlis slightly over boiling water in a colander.
• Pass idli through large holed sieve, till it looks like bread crumbs.
• Add salt, sugar, keep aside.
• Heat oil in small pan, add seeds, allow to splutter.
• Add curry leaves, asafoetida, chilli, ginger.
• Pour over idli crumbs, add to sieved idli.
• Toss gently with hands, till well mixed.
• To serve:
• Put 1/2 cup crumbs in an individual bowl.
• Top with onions, tomatoes, both chutneys.
• Sprinkle sev, coriander, serve immediately.
• Repeat for remaining mixture.