IDLI FRY RECIPE – LEFTOVER IDLI RECIPES

Recently my MIL was telling about the idly fry she had in her brother’s place. I was attracted by the simple recipe and we tried with the left over idlies.It was very nice & tasty. Usually i add G&G , garam masala to make the fry. But this version is completely different from mine.No need to deep fry the idlies too. So its an easy & low calorie food.Do try this let me know friends.

idly fry masala


INGREDIENTS

  • Left over idlies – 12- 15 nos
  • Sesame oil – 2 tbsp
  • Salt – As needed.

To roast & grind :

  • Coriander seeds – 1 tbsp
  • Red chilly – 4 nos ( long variety )
  • Grated Coconut – 1 tbsp
  • Small onion – 10 nos or Big onion – 1 no
  • Jeera / cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp
  • Cooking Oil – 1tsp

To temper :

  • Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
  • Urad dal – 1 tbsp
  • Chana dal – 1 tsbp
  • Curry leaves – few
  • Cooking oil –  1tbsp

To garnish :

  • Coriander leaves – few

Lemon juice – few drops to taste.


METHOD

  • Heat oil in a kadai and roast the items given under “To roast & grind ” except coconut.
  • Grind all the roasted items along with grated coconut.Add little water & grind to a smooth paste.Set aside.
  • Cut the idlies into small cubes.Mix the ground paste and toss well. Take care the idly pieces should not break.
  • In a wide mouthed kadai , add oil and temper the items given above .
  • Now add the masala coated idly pieces and saute well for few minutes by simmering the flame.Saute till the raw smell of masala disappears.
  • Switch off the flame and add the lemon juice.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve hot !!

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23 thoughts on “IDLI FRY RECIPE – LEFTOVER IDLI RECIPES”

  7. Prathima Rao

    Recipes with leftover idlis are alwayz a welcome in our home!! I have never loved idlis but do look forward to idli fry!! And this looks like one dish i will enjoy!!
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  9. Suparna

    The more the merrier 😛 left overs transformed into tasty treats is such big satisfaction! thanks for another version dear:P

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