Idli fry
Idli fry, from above
VegVeganTamil Nadu

Idli fry

Leftover idlis cubed and pan crisped with podi spice. Soft inside, crunchy outside.

15 minTime
7 gProtein each
mediumSpice
Second day idli2 chapters · 1 min read

Make it your way

Grandma's wayLeftover idli, tadka and spice.
The original
286kcalsame
7 gproteinsame
3 gfibresame
15minutessame

Idli fry, home style.

Per serving, worked out from the ingredient table.

Ingredients

3 servings
Idli dosa batter8 leftover idlis, cut in quarters
Cooking oil (vegetable oil)2 tbsp
Mustard seeds½ tsp
Urad dal (split black gram)1 tsp
Curry leaves1 sprig
Onion1 small, sliced
Green chilli1, slit
Sambar powder1 tsp
Red chilli powder (indian red chili powder)½ tsp
Turmeric (ground turmeric)a pinch
Saltto taste
Coriander leaves (cilantro)1 tbsp

Method

4 steps
  1. 1Cut cold idlis into quarters.
  2. 2Heat oil, splutter mustard, add urad dal, curry leaves, onion and chilli. Cook till onion softens.
  3. 3Add idli pieces, sprinkle the powders and salt, and toss on medium for 5 to 6 minutes.
  4. 4Finish with coriander.
Serve it like this

Drain on paper for a minute, pile onto a plate and serve hot with chutney on the side.

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On the side Coconut chutney10 min
On the side Hotel style vegetable kurma45 min
To drink Neer mor8 min
To drink Panneer soda3 min
Something sweet Sakkarai pongal45 min
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