• Make Idlis the usual way. See how to make Idlis.

To make the Lentil Paste

• Soak both the dals in water for 2 hrs and drain it completely. Grind them with salt, chilies coarsely. Dals can be soaked for just 30 mins also since the paste will be fried in oil.

To make the Seasoning

• Heat oil in a pan, do seasoning and once it splutters, add finely chopped onions, curry leaves and saute well till onions brown. Then add the ground dal paste and cook till it becomes crumbly.
• Meanwhile, cut idlis into small pieces.
• Once the dal is cooked, add the cut idlis to the pan, mix well and cook for 5 mins with lid covered. Make sure you blend the idlis with the lentil mix well.
• Finally fried cashews. This is completely optional.
• For adults, you can sprinkle Podi over the idlis. For kids, you can serve with ketchup.