Fried Idli | Idli Fry (Easy Snack)
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Fried Idli | Idli Fry (Easy Snack)
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As the name suggests, Fried Idli is simply idli that is deep fried. The idli is chopped into wedges, batons or fingers and deep fried. Made with leftover idli, serve this crispy, tasty snack with coconut chutney, sambar or tomato ketchup.
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Ingredients
- 4 to 5 idli or as required, one day old refrigerated idli
- chaat masala or pav bhaji masala or red chilli powder or idli podi, as required
- salt as required
- neutral cooking oil as required, to deep fry or shallow fry, generic cooking oil
Instructions
- Cut the refrigerated or day old idlis into wedges, as shown in the photo above in the step-by-step guide.
- Heat oil in a kadai or pan till medium hot. Add the idli fingers and deep fry till light golden or slightly more.
- Ideally, the fried idli pieces should be crispy from outside and soft from inside. You can also pan fry or shallow fry them. Do not make them too brown or golden.
- Remove the smaller pieces first as they will get fried quickly. Drain the fried idli on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Sprinkle either red chilli powder or pav bhaji masala or chaat masala or idli podi on top and some salt. Simply mix well so that masala is coated evenly.
- Serve the Fried Idli with sambar or coconut chutney or tomato ketchup.
Notes
- Use only a day old or refrigerated idli to make this snack. Freshly steamed idli can break in the oil while frying as they are too soft, fluffy and moist. These can also absorb a lot of oil while frying.
- Always refrigerate the idli before frying.
- Opt to shallow fry or pan fry the idlis if you prefer. If pan frying or shallow frying, keep the idli whole as it is easier to pan fry/shallow fry them this way. If you prefer, you can halve them.
- Add your choice of spices and seasonings to the fried idli.
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