FRIED IDLI

INGREDIENTS

leftover idlis   6-8, cut into strips or small bits
onion  1/2 cup  finely chopped
green chillies  1 tsp finely chopped or to taste
oil  2 tbsp
hing   1/4 tsp
udad dal  2 tbsp
chana dal  2 tbsp
curry leaves   1 sprig, finely chopped
mustard seeds   1 tsp
capsicum finely chopped  2 tbsp ( optional)
tomatoes finely chopped  2 tbsp ( optional)
coriander leaves finely chopped  1 tbsp
ginger finely chopped  1 tsp
milagai podi ( gun powder as some call it !)   2 tsp
salt to taste ( little, as idli has salt, also milagai podi)

METHOD

heat oil in a heavy pan, add mustard seeds, once it crackles, add the 2 dals, curry leaves, curry leaves, ginger, chillies, fry well till the dals turn light brown
add hing, onion, fry till onion turns light brown
those who want to add capsicum & tomatoes, add it, fry well
add idli pieces, fry well, add salt as needed, keep on low flame covered, adding little coriander leaves for about 3-4 minutes, stir, if you prefer it still browned, add little more oil, keep it covered & cook for few more minutes
serve hot garnish with milagai podi & coriander leaves




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