Chettinad masala idli fry recipe – Hotel style chettinad idli fry

Chettinad masala idli fry a hotel style flavourful quick snack made with leftover idlies.

Chettinad masala idli fry recipe with step by step pictures and video.A quick spicy snack to make if you have leftover idlies.

This is in my totry list since a long time.I tasted this chettinad idli in a hotel named Annavilas after seeing it in the menu card.I order my staples only always when we dine out but sometimes very rarely I try new dishes and on one such day I tried with Chettinad idli as I got way too tempted after the name in the menu card.But when I tasted it, I felt it too oily and spicy for my tastebuds but loved it for the flavour.That moment I decided that I should recreate it at home and finally the day has arrived now.You know how everyone at home loved it?! Its a joy to see everyone enjoying as  everyone of us have different tastebuds, its rare occassion for all of us to like a food atonce.

I am trying to recreate many restaurant style dishes as dining will be a big question mark atleast till this year end.So we need to cope up with such recreations to match up dinner out 🙂

Variations:

• Chettinad masala powder is a must for this recipe, but if you want to try it without it you can try replacing with biryani masala powder but the flavour will sure vary.
• I did not add tomatoes as it may turn the idlies soggy and the recipe I tasted did not have tomatoes too.But incase if you want it little moist then add tomatoes, saute till mushy and proceed.
• You can even add fennel seeds while tempering but we don’t like it coming in mouth while eating.Also the chettinad masala powder has fennel seeds added so skipped it.But the hotel version had whole fennel seeds in it.
• You can even cube the idlies and add.As I wanted to recreate the hotel taste I cut them like this.
• You can any veggies of your choice along with this like carrot,capsicum etc.

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Chettinad masala idli fry recipe

Chettinad masala idli fry a hotel style flavourful quick snack made with leftover idlies.

Prep Time30 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time45 mins

Servings2

AuthorSharmilee J

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Ingredients

• 4 nos idli
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 big onion finely chopped
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 tbsp chettinad masala powder
• salt to taste

To temper:

• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• a sprig curry leaves
• 1 small whole red chilli

Instructions

• Refrigerate idlis for 30 mins atleast.Slice it thin.Heat oil in kadai - add the slices in batches.
• Shallow fry till golden brown.Repeat to finish, Remove and set aside.Now in the same kadai add mustard seeds let it crackle.Add curry leaves,red chillies - saute for a minute.
• Add onion,ginger garlic paste,required salt saute until golden.Add chettinad masala powder.
• Add fried idlies,give a quick toss.Cook covered for a minute.Switch off.Serve immediately.

Notes

• Use leftover idlies for best results.Fresh idlies may crumble while frying so refrigerate for a hour and use it.
• Saute onion until golden but it should not turn very soft.
• Serve hot immediately after making.
• Serves as a best snack or for breakfast.
• You can even deep fry the idlies.

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Chettinad masala idli fry recipe video

How to make chettinad masala idli fry recipe:

1. Refrigerate idlis for 30 mins atleast.Slice it thin.Heat oil in kadai – add the slices in batches.
2. Shallow fry till golden brown.Repeat to finish, Remove and set aside.Now in the same kadai add mustard seeds let it crackle.Add curry leaves,red chillies – saute for a minute.
3. Add onion,ginger garlic paste,required salt saute until golden.Add chettinad masala powder.
4. Add fried idlies,give a quick toss.Cook covered for a minute.Switch off.Serve immediately.
5. Serve hot!

My tips while making Chettinad idli fry:

• Use leftover idlies for best results.Fresh idlies may crumble while frying so refrigerate for a hour and use it.
• Saute onion until golden but it should not turn very soft.
• Serve hot immediately after making.
• Serves as a best snack or for breakfast.
• You can even deep fry the idlies.