Idli fry recipe – a quick fried snack made with left over idlis.
This idli fry recipe is the way I would have Idli fries in the South Indian restaurants in Mumbai. the idli are cut into finger chips and then deep fried. Later red chilli powder or chaat masala or pav bhaji masala or idli podi is sprinkled on top of it. You can choose any masala of your choice. At home, we prefer idli podi or pav bhaji masala powder or red chilli powder.
Apart from this idli fry recipe there are few more snacks recipes where you can use leftover idli like:
Tips for making idli fry
- To make this idli fry recipe, use only leftover idli or day-old idli which have been refrigerated. Don’t use fresh idli, because they break in the oil while frying and absorb a lot of oil also. They also stick to each other while frying.
- It is always better to refrigerate the idli for a few hours before you fry them so that they don’t break in oil while frying.
- If you don’t want to deep fry then you can also pan fry or shallow fry the idlis.
- While frying the idli, the smaller pieces will get fried quickly than the larger pieces. So you have to remove the small pieces first. Because if don’t and fry all the pieces equally then the outside texture of smaller pieces becomes little dense due to extra frying and you may not like them. Don’t make the fries too brown. They should be crisp from outside and soft from inside.
Serve the idli fry with sambar or coconut chutney or tomato sauce.
If you are looking for more Idli recipes then do check:
idli fry
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 idli pieces or as required
- chaat masala or pav bhaji masala or red chilli powder or idli podi as required
- salt as required
- oil to deep fry or shallow fry the idlis
Instructions
- Cut the refrigerated or day old idlis into fingers, as shown below.
- Heat oil in a kadai or pan till medium hot. Add the idli fingers and deep fry till light golden or slightly more.
- Ideally, the fried idli pieces should be crisp from outside and soft from inside. You can also pan fry or shallow fry them.
- Remove the smaller pieces first as they will get fried quickly. Drain the fried idli on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Sprinkle either red chilli powder or pav bhaji masala or chaat masala or idli podi on top and some salt. Just mix well so that masala coated evenly.
- Serve the idli fry with sambar or coconut chutney or tomato sauce.
How to make idli fry
1. Cut the refrigerated or day old idlis into fingers, as shown below.
2. Heat oil in a kadai or pan till medium hot. Add the idli fingers and deep fry till light golden or slightly more. Ideally, the fried idli pieces should be crisp from outside and soft from inside. You can also pan fry or shallow fry them.
3. Remove the smaller pieces first as they will get fried quickly. Drain the fried idli on paper towels to remove excess oil. Sprinkle either red chilli powder or pav bhaji masala or chaat masala or Idli podi on top and some salt. Just mix well so that masala gets coated evenly.
4. Serve the idli fry with idli sambar or coconut chutney or tomato sauce.
I’ve used this recipe and liked the result. Any estimate on how many calories a single deep fried idly contains?
thanks. i do not have any estimate on how many calories 1 deep fried idli will have. but i am sure it will be high in calories.
Awesome recipe.. Great work Dassana!!! Keep rocking…
thank you ????
Very interesting recipes.. I love to do varieties
Thanks Aruna
Ur recipe was so teasty and easy to make . very easy to with the photos.
thank you rubi 🙂 for positive views.
Very easy to learn with the photos.
thanks 🙂
I made this dish in less than 7 minutes. It looked just like the one in the picture. It was delicious. Thank you for sharing such an easy, quick recipe. Making breakfast became a cakewalk for today.
pleased to know this simran 🙂 you are always welcome and thankyou for your positive words.
Hi,
Can we use rava idli for this?
Thanks
yes you can use make idli fry with rava idlis too.
Kindly post indo chinese chilli idli recipe. I would be thankful.
prachi surely would consider your request for this recipe and adding them to our request list 🙂
its so easy …and small time taken ,,,,and so yummy
Nice recipes
I tried the recipe just now and it was soooooooo yummmmm!!!
Thank you so much for this yummy yet a very very simple recipe.
welcome Madhusri. thanks for sharing your positive feedback.
Hi. Giving five stars once again as the children loved them for a kids’ get together. Thanks. Dk
welcome durgak. thanks for giving 5 star rating.
Awesome!
thanks subha
Excellent taste. Thanks for the easy way to make use of left overs. Dk
Welcome Dk
Hi Dassana,
I have just come across your site and i must say, by just reading through the recipes and looking at the pictures and the comments of so many, i have become your fan without even trying out any of your recipes as yet.
I normally do not cook as i have a maid at home but i have made my new year’s resolution that i will start cooking and i will start with your simple recipes.
Thank you so much for all your hard work!
Wish me good luck! 🙂
Wish you a very happy New Year!!
Carina
welcome carina. its a very good new year resolution. as self cooked food taste better. i wish you all the best and a happy new year too.
this is soo simple and awesome
thanks neetu
haiii Dassana,
this is soo awesome and simple…!!!
usually am interested in fresh idli only.. but i will try this,and today itself!! 😀
good going.. best wishes!!
welcome krishna. thanks for your best wishes.
I’ve been always coming to your blog if i need any veg recipes and have tried your recipes(and many more left to try). 🙂 Thanks dassana for all the interest you take to share your awesome yet easy to make recipes….
welcome zabira. your positive feedback has motivated me.
Along with the recipe the tips provided are very helpful
thanks snehal
It is a good site to prepare healthy and tasty things
thanks rajinder
it was very nice my kids loved it
thanks sultana
This looks sooo good, my son would luv this with podi!
thanks mullai