Idli Fry

This is a ‘cholestrol intensive’ snack. But it does not hurt to have it once in a blue moon, after all food is one of the good things in life that everyone must enjoy We first tasted it in my brother’s place when we had gone for an unexpected visit to his place. My anni had only left over idlis in hand and she made this tasty snack out of it. The below recipe serves two-three people, but it is so tasty that one person can eat this dish made for two. Lol  

Ingredients

Left Over Idlis - 6  

Tomato - 2 medium sized – Cut into medium sized pieces

Onion - 2 medium sized – Cut into small pieces

Corriander Leaves - As required

Oil - For deep frying

Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp

Red Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp

Salt - As per taste

Turmeric - A pinch

Ginger Garlic Paste - 1/4 tsp (Optional, can be added if you like your food spicy)

Method of Preparation

Cut each idli into 6 pieces.

Heat the oil in the pan and deep fry the idlis. Keep the idlis spread on a brown paper or on a kitchen tissue paper so that the excess oil is absorbed. (Note: The idlis will soak a lot of oil when they are being fried)

Now take a fresh pan, and heat 2 tsp of oil.

Once the oil is heated, add the cut onions and saute it.

Then add the Ginger garlic paste.

Once the onion turns a light golden brown, add the cut tomatoes and mix well.

Then add salt, chilli powder, garam masala and turmeric.

Mix well and then add the idlis and mix well so that this mixture blends well with the fried idlis.

Garnish with corriander leaves and serve hot.