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.
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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