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Idli Fry or Idli Masala Fry is a healthy, crispy and tangy South Indian breakfast recipe prepared from leftover Idlis along with Onion, Tomatoes and Spices. It is mildly spiced recipe which is easy and quick to prepare. It can be served as breakfast meal or evening snack along with Sambhar, Coconut Chutney or Tomato Ketchup. The taste of Idli Fry is so delicious that you can have it without any Chutney.

Idli Fry is a light, healthy and flavourful food which uses less spices and oil. Also it is quick to prepare which hardly takes 10 minutes. To prepare Idli Fry, you can use either fresh idlis or a day old refrigerated idlis. However, I would suggest using leftover Idlis or a day old Idlis which are refrigerated. If you use fresh Idlis, there are chances that it may break easily while frying. Refrigerated Idlis tends to hold their shape. To prepare fresh Idlis at home, please visit South Indian Idli Recipe which I have already shared in my previous posts. Also visit Sambar Recipe, Peanut Chutney and Coconut Chutney.

To prepare Masala Fry Idli, take the leftover Idlis and cut them in quarters. Keep them aside. Heat Oil in a kadai or pan over medium flame. Add Mustard Seeds and let it sizzle. Next add Curry Leaves and Slit Green Chillies and saute it for few seconds. After few seconds add Chopped Onion and fry till it is light golden in colour. Now add Chopped Tomatoes, Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Sambhar Masala and Salt. Mix and cook till the tomatoes become mushy.

After cooking the spices properly, add the cut Idlis into it. Mix it evenly and coat each idli pieces with the spices properly. Cook the Idlis till they become crispy. Switch off the gas and sprinkle Coriander Leaves. Also squeeze Lemon Juice over it. Lastly toss the Idlis to combine it well. Idli Fry is ready to serve. Serve Idli Fry with Sambhar, Coconut Chutney or Tomato Ketchup along with Hot Masala Tea.

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Idli Fry / Fried Idli Recipe / Idli Masala Fry / Masala Fry Idli

Idli Fry is a healthy, crispy and tangy breakfast recipe prepared from Idlis along with Onion, Tomatoes and spices. It is served with Sambhar, Coconut Chutney or Tomato Ketchup.

Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Snacks

Cuisine Indian, South Indian

Diet Vegetarian

Keyword Fried Idli, Idli Fry, Idli Masala Fry, Masala Fry Idli

Preparation Time 1 minute minute

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Custom Time 0 minutes minutes

Total Time 11 minutes minutes

Servings 2 servings

Calories 320kcal

Author Recipe by Chits

Equipments:

• Kadhai or Fry Pan
• Spatula

Ingredients:

• 8-10 pieces Cooked Idlis
• 1 medium Chopped Onion
• 1 medium Chopped Tomato
• 1/2 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
• 8-10 leaves Curry Leaves
• 2 pieces Slit Green Chillies
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
• 1 teaspoon Sambhar Masala:
• 1/2 piece Lemon
• 2 tablespoon Oil
• Coriander Leaves as required (For garnishing)
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

• Take the Cooked Idlis and cut each of them in quarters. Keep them aside.
• Heat Oil in a kadai or fry pan over medium flame. Add Mustard Seeds and allow it to splutter.
• Once the Mustard Seeds starts spluttering, add Curry Leaves and Slit Green Chillies. Saute for few seconds.
• Now add Chopped Onion and fry till it is slight golden in colour.
• Next add Chopped Tomatoes, Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Sambhar Masala and Salt.
• Saute the Tomatoes and Spices till they are properly cooked.
• After the spices are cooked properly, add the Cooked Idlis. Mix the idlis with the spices and cook for few minutes.
• Once the Idlis are cooked properly, switch off the flame and add Chopped Coriander Leaves and squeeze Lemon Juice.
• Toss the Fried Idlis and mix them properly with Lemon Juice and Coriander Leaves.
  
• Idli Fry is ready to serve. Serve it with Sambhar or Coconut Chutney or Tomato Ketchup along with hot Masala Tea.
  

Notes:

1. To prepare Idli Fry, use leftover Idlis or refrigerated Idlis rather than using fresh Idlis. Fresh Idlis may break while frying them while refrigerated Idlis hold their shape. Also refrigerated Idlis consume less oil. Fry the Idlis till it is little crispy.
2. To add extra flavour to the fried Idlis, you can also add some vegetables to it such as capsicum, carrots, French beans, etc.