Masala Idli Recipe

Masala idli is a classic south Indian tea time snack. We normally use all the leftover idles from breakfast and prepare such dishes. This is my own recipe and not copied or recreated anyone's recipe. 

Recipe video posted on Youtube English Channel 😊

Masala Idli Recipe:

10 Idles

1 Large Onion

3 Green Chilies

2 Sprigs Curry Leaves

1 Tbsp Coriander Leaves

5 Pods Garlic

1/2 Inch Ginger 

1 Tbsp Lime Juice or Tamarind Extract

1/4 Tsp Asafetida

1 1/2 Tbsp Vangi Bath Masala

Salt as per taste

Oil for frying

1 tsp Ghee

Prep:

Use chilled or frozen idli for this recipe.

Cube the idli and freeze it.

Peel, wash and finely chop the onion.

Wash and finely chop chilies.

Separate coriander leaves rinse twice, drain and finely chop.

Peel, wash and finely chop ginger.

Peel, wash and finely chop garlic.

Separate curry leaves rinse twice, drain and reserve.

If you want to prepare vangi bath powder from scratch  please follow the link: Recipe

Vangibath recipes on Vidyascooking

Method:

Heat 1 1/2 cups oil in a wok on low flame, allow to reach smoking point.

Gently drop the frozen idly cubes in hot oil and fry it for 2 minutes on each side till golden.

Drain the idly pieces and reserve on a plate. Follow the same step and fry all the idly cubes. The oil temperature may reduce from cold idly cubes keep adjusting the flame between medium and high flame while frying.

Heat a wok with 1 tsp oil and 1 tsp ghee. Add finely chopped onion, curry leaves, chilies, ginger and garlic fry the onion till transparent.

Add vangi bath masala and fry the onion for few seconds.

Add the fried idly pieces and fry for a minute in the masala.

Sprinkle some water and toss the idly once more, allow the idly to cook and fry in the masala for another minute.

Garnish with finely chopped coriander and lime juice...serve hot and enjoy!