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Vegetable Fried Idli Recipe

Jan 31, 2022. by Bhavana Patil. No Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Vegetable Fried Idli or Chili Idli is an interesting Indo-Chinese recipe made with leftover or fresh Idlis. This vegetable masala idli recipe is a great evening snack or kids lunch box recipe.

Vegetable Fried Idli served in a bowl garnished with green onions with idli and green onions on the side
Vegetable Fried Idli

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

Other idli recipes you may like from blog are spicy tawa idli, lemon idli, Spinach Idli.

Also Check my Kids Lunch Box Series Posts

Vegetable Fried Idli + Bourbon Biscuit + Grapes

Vegetable Fried Idli + Bourbon Biscuit + Grapes

How to make Vegetable Fried Idli recipe

Prep :

Take leftover Idlis. In a pan add some oil and fry till there are golden brown. This step is optional.

Once they cool down, cut them into long rectangular pieces and keep aside.

step to roast idli on a tawa and cut into strips collage

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 secs or until aromatic.

Then add onions and cook about 2 minutes till onions turn soft.

step to saute ginger and add onions collage

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.

step to add veggies and sauce collage

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 chili idli recipe covered on low flame for 2-3 minutes and turn off the stove.

step to add fried idlies and springs onions and mix collage

Final Garnishing :

Sprinkle sliced spring onions over fried vegetable idli recipe just before serving.

Vegetable Fried Idli served in a bowl garnished with green onions with idli and green onions on the side
Vegetable Fried Idli

Tips & Variations

  1. Idlies can be refrigerated for 2-3 days or can be frozen for a month.
  2. Cut idli into bite sized cube shape or use mini idli's.
  3. You can also coat idli's with cornstarch batter like gobi manchurian, deep fry them and then toss them in sauces to make idli manchurian.
  4. You can make this chinese style fried idli recipe using rava idli as well.
  5. If you are using fresh idli for this vegetable masala idli recipe then refrigerate for an hour and then prepare.

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Vegetable Fried Idli served in a bow garnished with green onions

Vegetable Fried Idli

Bhavana Patil
Vegetable Fried Idli is an interesting Indo-Chinese dish made with leftover or fresh Idlis.This is a great evening snack or kids lunch box recipe.
5 from 2 votes
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Servings: 2
Calories : 156
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: South Indian
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Method: Stovetop
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time : 10 minutes
Total Time : 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250ml

  • 5 left over idlis
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrot, bell pepper, cabbage)
  • 1 tablespoon soya sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • salt and pepper as per taste
  • spring onions for garnish

Instructions
 

Prep :

  • Take leftover Idlis. In a pan add some oil and fry till there are golden brown. This step is optional.
  • Once they cool down, cut them into long rectangular pieces and keep 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 secs or until aromatic.
  • Then add onions and cook about 2 minutes till onions turn soft.
  • Then 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 idli, salt and ground black pepper to this and gently toss them until the idli are coated well with the sauces. Cook covered on low flame for 2-3 minutes and turn off the stove.

Final Garnishing :

  • Sprinkle sliced spring onions over chilli idli recipe just before serving.

Notes

Tips & Variations

  1. Idlies can be refrigerated for 2-3 days or can be frozen for a month.
  2. You can also cut idli into bite sized cube shape
  3. You can also coat idli's with cornstarch batter like gobi Manchurian , deep fry them, and then toss them in sauces.
  4. You can make this dish using rava idli as well.
  5. If you are using fresh idli for this recipe then refrigerate for an hour and then prepare.
 
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 196mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2186IUVitamin C: 27.1mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1.8mg
Keyword healthy, indian chinese, leftover idli recipes, veg fried idli
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