Masala Idli Fry | How To Make Masala Idli Fry From Leftover Idlis
Masala Idli is a quick, easy and delicious snack recipe. This is a vegan, beginner-friendly recipe that comes together in just under 30 minutes. This is an easy snack recipe that can be relished as a breakfast dish or a side dish with meals.
Ingredients
- 6 Leftover Idlis
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- 1 Tomato, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1/4th teaspoon Hing (asafoetida)
- 5-6 Curry Leaves
- 1 Green Chilli, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 tablespoon Sambar Masala
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- Salt to taste
- Coriander Leaves, to garnish
- 2 tablespoons Oil, to cook
- Oil, for frying
Instructions
- We will be using leftover idlis for this recipe.
- Cut idlis into small bite-size pieces.
- Deep fry these idlis on a medium flame till idlis turn golden brown and crisp.
- Fry all the idlis and transfer them onto an absorbent paper.
- In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add thing (asafoetida), finely chopped green chillies and curry leaves.
- Add finely chopped onions and saute till onions are translucent.
- Add finely chopped tomatoes.
- Cook tomatoes till they are soft.
- Once onion-tomatoes are cooked, add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and sambar masala powder. Here you can also add pav bhaji masala or garam masala.
- Mix the masala and add just 1/4th cup of water so that the masala doesn't burn.
- Add sugar and salt to taste. Idlis already have salt in them hence add salt for masala only.
- Add the fried idli and mix well with the onion-tomato masala.
- Lastly, add freshly chopped coriander leaves.
- Crispy & delicious Masala Idli is ready to serve. Serve immediately.
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Notes
Serve this masala idli immediately. If kept for a long time it becomes soggy.
use only leftover idlis as the fresh idlis will break and absorb more oil while frying and tossing in the masala mixture.
