Fried Idli – Leftover Idli Fry – Masala Idli

December 8, 2018 0 By Iqbal Kaur
fried masala idli

Fried Masala Idli

Fried idli or leftover idli fry or masala idli is a very popular breakfast or snack option in South India. You can make this recipe in just 15-20 minutes with leftover idlis. Please follow the below recipe step by step to make the fried idli at home.


Fried Idli Recipe

Preparation time: 10-15minutes                                                                          Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Serve: 2-3                                                                                                                     Cuisine: Indian-South Indian
Category: Breakfast/Snacks


Ingredients

  • 8-10 Leftover Idlis or freshly make idli – Cut in 4 pieces
  • 5-6 Curry Leaves
  • 3 Cloves of Garlic – Chopped
  • Small piece of Ginger – Grated
  • 1 medium sized Onion – Finely Sliced
  • 2 medium sized Tomatoes – Finely Chopped
  • ½ cup of white Mushroom – Sliced
  • 1 medium sized Carrot – Sliced
  • ½ cup of Red Bell Pepper – Sliced
  • ½ cup of Yellow Bell Pepper – Sliced
  • ½ cup of Capsicum – Sliced
  • 2 green Chilis – Finely Chopped
  • 2 tbs Vegetable Oil
  • Pinch of Asafoetida Powder
  • ½ Tsp Mustard Seeds
  • ½ tsp Jeera or cumin seeds
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric
  • ½ tsp red chili powder
  • ¼ tsp Garam Masala
  • 2 tbs Tomato Ketchup
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the Oil in a pan; add Asafoetida Powder or hing, mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
  2. Once they splutter, add curry leaves, ginger, garlic and green chilis. Once they turn pink or light red in color add onions and turmeric. Mix well.
  3. Now add mushrooms, carrot and sauté them for 2-3 minutes till the onions and mushroom change in color.
  4. Now add red chili powder and sauté for 30 seconds.
  5. Add tomatoes and cook until it gets soft.
  6. Add Salt to taste
  7. Add bell peppers, capsicum and cook only for 30 seconds so that it will not change in color and remain crunchy.
  8. Add ketchup and mix well
  9. Now add idlis and mix very well for 1-2 minutes only
  10. Serve hot with a cup of tea, coconut chutney or peanut chutney.

Tips:

  1. Pav bhaji Masala can also be added to add more spicy taste.
  2. Lime juice can also be added at the end to add some tangy taste.
  3. Do not cut idli in more than 4 pieces to avoid it to gets crumbled.