5-minute Crispy Roasted Idli Fry
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Crispy roasted idli fry – Turn your leftover idlis into this delicious, ghee-laden snack that doubles up as breakfast. Your kids will love it, and so will you because 5 minutes is all it takes.
Got leftover idlis that no one wants to eat or made a batch that ended up being too hard? Here’s a solution for you – make this crispy roasted idli fry.
All you need to do is chop the idlis and sauté them in ghee infused with aromatic cumin seeds along with a tiny bit of sugar. We love this dish so much that we deliberately make extra idlis so that we can use the leftovers to make this tasty treat.
That’s what my mom used to do, and I have been continuing that tradition 🙂
What do you do with leftover idlis? Leave a comment below and let me know.
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Note: If you have had trouble making soft idlis, I have the perfect recipe for you. Read Failproof recipe to make soft and melt-in-the-mouth idlis.
Crispy roasted idli fry / Idli ghee roast recipe
Ingredients
- 6 idlis
- 1.5 tablespoons ghee
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds optional
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Cut each idli into 3 pieces.
- Place a shallow pan on medium heat and add ghee to it.
- When the ghee melts away, add cumin seeds. The cumin seeds will start to sizzle in a minute.
- Add the cut idlis along with sugar and gently mix them.
- In about 2 minutes, flip the idlis to the other side and let them cook for another couple of minutes.
- Once the idlis turn golden brown take it off the heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Follow steps 1-3 from the recipe above.
- After the cumin seeds start to sizzle, add 1/2 a teaspoon of cumin, coriander, and chili powder along with salt (~1/4 teaspoon).
- Mix well and add the idlis. Cook till the idlis turn golden brown and are evenly coated with the masalas.
- Serve immediately.
Disclaimer: Approximate nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and can vary depending on the exact ingredients/brands used. If you have health issues, please work with a registered dietician or nutritionist.
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This post was first published on January 17, 2015, and has been updated with text and step by step pictures on July 7th, 2020.
