Chettinad masala idli fry recipe
Chettinad masala idli fry a hotel style flavourful quick snack made with leftover idlies.
Servings2
Ingredients
- 4 nos idli
- 3 tablespoon oil
- 1 big onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon chettinad masala powder
- salt to taste
To temper:
- 1/2 teaspoon 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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