Lebanese style Idli fry/ leftover makeover
It is sheer madness or pure love that I am experiencing with this new found spice mix - Za'atar. My sis-in-law got me few packets of various spices from middle east. I made all dishes I could think of..labneh, pizza, pita's etc.
All are due for posting, but not before I make them again and click amazing pictures.
This morning, I had some left over Idlis from last night's dinner. Out of nowhere I thought of trying the zaatar spice in Idlis.
It worked...did it? Ohh my , it definitely works for me. For people who are yet to taste Zaatar, it is a mixture of spices like thyme,marjoram , roasted sesame seeds and sumac. Sumac(su- mok) is actually powdered dried berries of the same name. The taste of sumac dominates the Zaatar mixture which is tart, tangy and slightly sweet. It works extremely well with yogurt, cheese and mediteranean vegetables.
Ingredients
Left over idlis (6-7)
2 tspn Zaatar spice
1 tspn chilli powder
salt to taste(Check the salt in Zaatar)
Oil to fry
Method
1) In a large wok, heat the oil, About 1 tbsp.
2) Chop the idlis roughly.
3)Add them to the wok and stir fry until they are crispy and slightly brown in color
4) Add the zaatar spice, chilli powder and salt.
5)Remove and serve
Sprinkle more Zaatar on top and serve with fresh yogurt on the side.
All are due for posting, but not before I make them again and click amazing pictures.
This morning, I had some left over Idlis from last night's dinner. Out of nowhere I thought of trying the zaatar spice in Idlis.
It worked...did it? Ohh my , it definitely works for me. For people who are yet to taste Zaatar, it is a mixture of spices like thyme,marjoram , roasted sesame seeds and sumac. Sumac(su- mok) is actually powdered dried berries of the same name. The taste of sumac dominates the Zaatar mixture which is tart, tangy and slightly sweet. It works extremely well with yogurt, cheese and mediteranean vegetables.
Ingredients
2 tspn Zaatar spice
1 tspn chilli powder
salt to taste(Check the salt in Zaatar)
Oil to fry
Method
1) In a large wok, heat the oil, About 1 tbsp.
2) Chop the idlis roughly.
3)Add them to the wok and stir fry until they are crispy and slightly brown in color
4) Add the zaatar spice, chilli powder and salt.
5)Remove and serve
Sprinkle more Zaatar on top and serve with fresh yogurt on the side.
Comments
quick and delicious
Anjana
Ongoing Event : I'm The Star
I keep seeing these spice mixes in my local grocery store but never thought of buying them.