## Thonnai Idli Recipe (Dried Leaves Idli) (Tamil Nadu Style) – Easy & Delicious Recipe

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Thonnai Idli Recipe (Dried Leaves Idli)** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Tamil Nadu South Indian Breakfast**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 360 minutes
**Cook time:** 60 minutes
**Total time:** 420 minutes

**Cuisine:** Tamil Nadu
**Course:** South Indian Breakfast
**Diet:** Vegetarian

### Ingredients for Thonnai Idli Recipe (Dried Leaves Idli):

* 3 cups Idli Rice
* 1 cup White Urad Dal (Whole)
* 1 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
* 1 tablespoons Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls)
* Salt – to taste
* 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 1 teaspoon Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)
* 1 tablespoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 1/4 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split)
* 1/2 tablespoon Black pepper powder
* 1 inch Ginger – finely chopped
* Cashew nuts – Few
* 1 sprig Curry leaves
* 4 teaspoons Ghee
* 4 teaspoons Gingelly oil
* 1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
* 1/2 cup Thonnai (dried leaves)

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Thonnai Idli Recipe (Dried Leaves Idli):

1. soak the items mentioned under ‘For the Idli Batter’ for 6 to 8 hours except salt.
2. Grind them slightly coarse than regular idli batter in a mixer grinder.
3. Take a mix and grind cumin seeds & pepper into a coarse consistency.
4. Take a tadka pan, add ghee and gingelly oil.
5. Once heated add hing and mustard and let it splutter.
6. Add urad dal, bengal gram, ginger, cashew, cumin & pepper powder and curry leaves and let it get cooked.
7. Mix it with the idli batter.
8. Let the idli batter ferment for 6 to 8 hours or overnight.
9. Make sure the thonnai is cleaned with a wet cloth.
10. No oil needed to be applied.
11. Once fermented, pour it into the 3/4th of Thonnai.
12. Arrange them in a pan which can fit into pressure cooker or idly pan.
13. Make sure the idlis are tightly arranged one next to each other.
14. If idlis are loosely arranged the thonnai will open up easily.
15. Steam the idlis for 20 minutes, take out and let it cool for just 5 minutes.
16. Pack Thonnai Idli in your lunch box along with South Indian Coconut Chutney or Tomato Onion Chutney.
17. You can also have it for a tasty and healthy breakfast.

### Tips for the Best Thonnai Idli Recipe (Dried Leaves Idli):

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Feel free to customize this Thonnai Idli Recipe (Dried Leaves Idli) recipe with your favorite complementary ingredients!

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