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Fried Idli Chaat

Soft idlis with sambhar and chutney make delicious breakfast snack. But if there are excess of idlis and you want to serve them differently try out this recipe. It is a mouthwatering chatpata Fried Idli Chaat which gives a tangy twist to crisply fried idlis. A treat to remember.

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Fried Idli Chaat

Main igredientsLeftover idlis, Oil, Red chilli powder, Black salt, Chaat masala, Cumin powder, Sandwich masala, Dried mango powder, Melted butter, Fresh coriander leaves, Red chilli flakes, Lemon juice Sweetened yogurt, Date and tamarind chutney, Green chutney, Sev, Masala dal, Masala peanuts, Fresh pomegranate pearls
CuisineIndian
CourseSnack
Prep time15-20 minutes
Cook time10-15 minutes
Serve4
TasteTangy
Level of cookingEasy
OthersVegetarian

Ingredients

  • 10-12 leftover idlis
  • Oil for deep frying
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • Black salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chaat masala
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon sandwich masala
  • ½ teaspoon dried mango powder (amchur)
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves + for garnish
  • Red chilli flakes for sprinkling
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • Sweetened yogurt for drizzling
  • Date and tamarind chutney for drizzling
  • Green chutney for drizzling
  • Sev for sprinkling
  • Masala dal for sprinkling
  • Masala peanuts for sprinkling
  • Fresh pomegranate pearls for sprinkling

Method

  1. Quarter the idlis.
  2. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai, gently slide in the idli quarters and deep-fry till golden and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper and cool them down to room temperature.
  3. Transfer the idli pieces into a large bowl, add red chilli powder, black salt, chaat masala, cumin powder, sandwich masala, dried mango powder, melted butter and coriander leaves and toss well. Sprinkle red chilli flakes and drizzle lemon juice and mix till well combined. 
  4. Transfer on to a serving plate. Drizzle sweetened yogurt, date and tamarind chutney, green chutney, sprinkle sev, masala dal, masala peanuts, fresh pomegranate pearls and coriander leaves.
  5. Serve immediately. 

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