FOOD LIBRARY

Vegetable Idli Fry

Ingredients

  • 4 plain idlis (about 300 g), cubed
  • 1 medium onion (100 g), sliced
  • 1 small carrot (60 g), diced
  • 50 g green peas
  • 1 small green bell pepper (80 g), diced
  • 1 tbsp oil (15 ml)
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 green chili, slit (optional)
  • salt to taste (about 3 g)

Preparation

  1. Cube the idlis and set aside.
  2. Heat oil; add mustard seeds until they pop.
  3. Add onion, chili, carrot, peas, and bell pepper; sauté 3–4 minutes.
  4. Stir in turmeric and salt.
  5. Add idli cubes; toss gently on medium heat until lightly crisp, 4–5 minutes.
  6. Serve hot.