IDLY FRY - VERSION 2

Recently my MIL was telling about the idly fry she had in her brother's place. I was attracted by the simple recipe and we tried with the left over idlies.It was very nice & tasty. Usually i add G&G , garam masala to make the fry. But this version is completely different from mine.No need to deep fry the idlies too. So its an easy & low calorie food.Do try this let me know friends.

INGREDIENTS :

• Left over idlies - 15 nos
• Sesame oil - 2 tbsp
• Salt - As needed.

To roast & grind :

• Coriander seeds - 1 tbsp
• Red chilly - 4 nos ( long variety )
• Grated Coconut - 1 tbsp
• Small onion - 10 nos or Big onion - 1 no
• Jeera / cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp
• Cooking Oil - 1tsp

To temper :

• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Urad dal - 1 tbsp
• Channa dal - 1 tsbp
• Curry leaves - few
• Cooking oil -  1tbsp

To garnish :

• Coriander leaves - few

Lemon juice - few drops to taste.

METHOD :

• Heat oil in a kadai and roast the items given under 'To roast & grind ' except coconut.
• Grind all the roasted items along with grated coconut.Add little water & grind to a smooth paste.Set aside.
• Cut the idlies into small cubes.Mix the ground paste and toss well. Take care the idly pieces should not break.
• In a wide mouthed kadai , add oil and temper the items given above .
• Now add the masala coated idly pieces and saute well for few minutes by simmering the flame.Saute till the raw smell of masala disappears.
• Switch off the flame and add the lemon juice.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve hot !!