Apple and Idli Canape
Apple and Idli Canape is a creative fusion appetizer that combines the soft, spongy texture of steamed idlis with the sweet, crisp flavor of fresh apples. Often garnished with herbs, chutneys, or a light dressing, these bite-sized canapés offer a delightful balance of savory and sweet, making them perfect for parties, brunches, or as a unique starter to impress guests.
Ingredients
For chutney
- Apples – 6 nos
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Sugar – 5 tbsp
- Vinegar – ½ cup
- Salt – to taste
- Black salt – to taste
- Roasted cumin – 2 tsp
- Red chilli powder – 1 ½ tsp
For Idli
- Idli batter – 1 cup
- Salt – a pinch
- Olive oil – to drizzle
- Gun powder – to sprinkle
- Micro greens—to garnish
Instructions
- Peel and core the apples. Cut them into dices. Heat a pan and add the olive oil. Add apples, vinegar and sugar. Keep the heat to low and cover and cook for 5 mins. Now add salt, black salt, red chilli powder and again cook covered till the apples are mashy. Add the roasted cumin and toss for 2 minutes. Make sure the chutney is reduced to a jam consistency. Remove and cool.
- Add a pinch of salt to idli batter. Lightly grease a flat tray and pour the idli batter, till 1 cm in height. Now steam the idli batter till it is risen and firm. Remove and allow to cool. Using a basic cutter cut into bite size rounds or using a knife cut into tiny squares. Drizzle with olive oil and then sprinkle generously with gunpowder.
- Now using a spoon, pile up chilled apple chutney on the idli. Garnish with micro greens and serve as a canape.
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