Ingredients

• 10 steamed and cooled rice idlis
• 1 cup - onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup - peanuts, roasted and crushed coarsely
• 2 tbsp - chilli powder
• salt to taste
• 1/2 cup - cheese, grated
• 1/4 tsp - mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp - sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp - oil
• 2 tbsp - ghee or melted butter

How to Make Grilled Idlis

• Slit idlis into halves horizontally, keeping tops and bottoms together.
• Heat a saucepan, add oil.
• When hot, add mustard, sesame seeds .
• When they splutter, add onion, stir-fry till light brown.
• Add peanuts, chilli powder, salt and stir.
• Brush idlis with fat all over.
• Place lower part on a tray.
• Spread some prepared mixture on it.
• Place top half on it. Press lightly.
• Sprinkle some cheese over top.
• Repeat for remaining idlis and mixture.
• Place on a rack under hot grill till cheese starts sizzling.
• Serve hot with coconut chutney or curd.