FOOD LIBRARY
Vegetable Idli Fry
September 29, 2026 · Vaishnavi

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