Vegetable Fried Idli Recipe

What is Idli?

Idli or idly are a type of savory rice cake, originating from the Indian subcontinent, popular as breakfast foods in southern India and among Tamils in Sri Lanka. The cakes are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils and rice – Source Wiki Try my other recipe from my blog spicy tawa idli.

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How to make Vegetable Fried Idli recipe

Prep :

Take leftover Idlis. Add some oil to a pan and fry until golden brown. This step is optional. Once they cool down, cut them into long rectangular pieces and keep them aside.

Stir Fry :

In a skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of the sesame or olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ginger-garlic paste and saute for 30 seconds or until aromatic. Then add onions and cook for about 2 minutes till onions turn soft. Next add carrot, bell pepper, cabbage and stir fry on high flame till the vegetables are tender and crispy. Then add soy sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar and mix well. Add the fried idli, salt, and ground black pepper to this and gently toss them until the idli is coated well with the sauces. Cook the chili idli recipe covered on low flame for 2-3 minutes and turn off the stove.