Ingredients:
5 idlis, chopped into small pieces,
1 small onion, chopped,
1 small tomato, diced,
1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai),
8-10 curry leaves,
1/2 tsp asafoetida (heeng),
2 dry red chillies,
1/2 tsp turmeric powder,
1/2 tsp red chilli powder,
Salt to taste,
Oil for frying,
Chopped coriander leaves to garnish.
Method:
Heat oil in a kadhai (wok). Add mustard seeds, let them splutter then add curry leaves, asafoetida, red chillies and onion. Saute onion till it is soft and then add tomatoes. Fry for 2 minutes, then add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt and add the chopped idli. Fry for some time, transfer to serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
TIP:
1. This recipe can be prepared with fresh idlis or leftover idlis.
2. In case you are watching out for calories, then prepare this recipe in a non-stick pan, using less oil for tadka.
3. If you like Idli fry, then add more oil than normal and let the idli pieces fry well before you serve.
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[...] Idli Upma Ingredients: 5 idlis, chopped into small pieces, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 small tomato, diced, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai), 8-10 curry leaves, 1/2 tsp asafoetida (heeng), 2 dry red chillies, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, Oil for frying, Chopped coriander leaves to garnish. Method: Heat oil in a kadhai (wok). Add mustard seeds, let them splutter then add curry leaves, asafoetida, red chillies and onion. Saute onion till it is soft and then add [...]