Fried Idli
Cuisine: Indian
Author: EasyRecipes .
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Steamed idli is sliced thick and deep fried in oil till golden brown in color. Fried idli is then seasoned with chaat masala and served with mint cilantro chutney.
Ingredients
  • Steamed Idli 4
  • Chaat Masala Powder ½ tsp
  • Mint Chutney 2 Tbsps
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for Deep Frying
Instructions
  1. Slice the idli into three pieces and keep aside.
  2. Heat oil in a deep vessel on medium heat.
  3. When oil is hot, slowly drop the idli pieces into the oil.
  4. Fry till the idli turns golden brown in color.
  5. Remove the idli onto absorbent paper to remove excess oil.
  6. Immediately sprinkle chaat masala powder and a pinch of salt.
  7. Serve fried idli with mint chutney.
Notes
Make sure idli fried well on all sides. Suggestions: You can also steam the idli batter in a small wide vessel instead of using idli moulds and cut the idli into various shapes once steamed. Variations: Also serve with tamarind chutney or red chutney.
Recipe by Mithila.net at https://www.mithila.net/break-fast/fried-idli-669.html