Masala Idli Recipe

Idlis are a multi-purpose snack. You can have them as if with a bowl of sambhar and some chutney, or you whip up the leftovers with an added bunch of spices and veggies and voila, just like that you get a whole new dish to snack on! This “new dish” is also known as stir-fried idli (a.k.a. Idli Fry) or masala idli. Though similar, the two are a little different. The stir-fried version is dry, while the latter is a tad more moist and spiced up.

We’ll be taking about the spicier and jazzier masala idli today. The dish is an excellent evening snack, whilst doubling up as a main meal as well if you add a few more veggies. Follow this recipe to whip up a quick masala idli within minutes!

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Masala Idli Recipe

Stir fried leftover idli with chopped onions, tomatoes, and spices.

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Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Servings

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Ingredients

• 5-6 regular medium sized idlis
• cup ⅓finely chopped onion
• cup ½finely chopped tomatoes
• 1 green chili chopped
• teaspoon ½ginger garlic paste
• 1 pinch Turmeric powder
• teaspoon ¼red chili powder
• teaspoon ½pav bhaji masala
• teaspoon ¼Cumin Seeds
• 1 tbsp Oil
• cup ¼water (optional if idlis are refrigerated)
• 1-2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 5 minutes Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 5-6 regular medium sized idlis cup ⅓finely chopped onion cup ½finely chopped tomatoes 1 green chili chopped teaspoon ½ginger garlic paste 1 pinch Turmeric powder teaspoon ¼red chili powder teaspoon ½pav bhaji masala teaspoon ¼Cumin Seeds 1 tbsp Oil cup ¼water (optional if idlis are refrigerated) 1-2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

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Instructions

1. Cut the idlis into bite-sized pieces and keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan and crackle the cumin seeds.
3. Add ½ teaspoon ginger-garlic paste and sauté till the raw aroma goes away.
4. Now add the onions and sauté till the onions turn translucent or a light brown.
5. Now add finely chopped tomatoes and green chili and sauté till the tomatoes soften.
6. Then add a pinch of turmeric powder, red chili powder, pav bhaji masala, and salt to taste. Mix well.
7. Add water and simmer till the gravy thickens, about 2 minutes.
8. Now add the chopped idlis. Mix well.
9. Switch off the flame and finally add chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
10. Serve hot.

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