Fried Idli or Masala Idli – An Easy Teatime Snack

Fried idli or masala idli is a spicy crunchy South Indian snack. It is made by frying the leftover idli till they are crisp and then toss in spices.

Idli is a traditional South Indian breakfast made by steaming the fermented batter of rice and lentils. Fried Idli can be made from fresh idlis. But a day old idlis are best suited as they won’t break while frying and absorbs less oil.

During my school days I usually have these fried idlis with my evening tea. The recipe I am sharing here is that of my mom’s version of Masala Idli. But the flavor variations are not limited to this. 

Once the idlis are fried, sauté it with vegetables to make stir fries. Or mix it with other spices and then temper it with urad dal, mustard seeds and curry leaves. All I am saying is that the options are not limited. Leftover idlis can turn into a hearty meal!!! Fried Idlis can be served with tomato ketchup, Chutney or with Sambar.

Watch How to Make Fried Idli/ Masala Idli:

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Fried Idli or Masala Idli

An easy tea time snack from leftover idli
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala, South Indian
Keyword: easy snack recipes, idli fry, leftover recipes, masala idli, tea time snack
Servings: 4 people
Author: Winnie Ann Koshy

Equipment

  • 1 Small Bowl
  • 1 Frying Pan

Ingredients

  • 4 – 5 Leftover Idli
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
  • ½ tsp Salt or as per taste
  • Oil to fry

Instructions

  • Cut each idli into 4 equal parts (or into bite size pieces). 
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add idli pieces and fry each side on medium heat until it turns golden brown in color.
  • Sprinkle required amount of salt and red chili powder over the fried idli and toss everything to coat well. Enjoy with tea or coffee! 😊 

Video

Notes

You can make your own variations of fried idli by adding different masala mix or tempering.

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