Fried Mini Idli and Podi Fried Idli are popular South Indian dishes that offer a delightful twist to traditional idli preparation. Idli is a traditional South Indian steamed rice cake, typically made from fermented rice and urad dal batter. Here's how you can make Fried Mini Idli and Podi Fried Idli:
Fried Mini Idli:
Ingredients:
- Mini idlis (leftover or freshly made)
- Oil for frying
- Mustard seeds
- Curry leaves
- Asafoetida (hing)
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- If you don't have mini idlis, you can cut regular idlis into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Add curry leaves and a pinch of asafoetida.
- Add the mini idlis to the pan and stir gently to coat them with the tempering.
- Fry the mini idlis until they turn golden brown and crisp.
- Sprinkle a bit of salt and toss again.
- Remove from the pan and serve hot. You can enjoy them as is or with chutney or sauce of your choice.
Podi Fried Idli:
Ingredients:
- Idlis (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Idli podi (gunpowder) - a spice mix made with lentils, sesame seeds, and spices
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
- Cut the idlis into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a pan for frying.
- Coat the idli pieces with idli podi. You can either roll the idli pieces in the podi or sprinkle it over them and toss to coat.
- Place the idli pieces in the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from the pan and serve immediately.
Idli podi is readily available in stores, but you can also make it at home by roasting lentils, sesame seeds, and spices and grinding them into a coarse powder.
Both Fried Mini Idli and Podi Fried Idli make for excellent snacks or breakfast options, offering a delightful fusion of flavors and textures
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