Lifestyle Desk – Idli and Dosa are among the most liked dishes in South Indian cuisine. Now these are not limited to South India only, but have become a favorite part of breakfast in homes across the country. However, sometimes the idli gets saved and one does not feel like eating it in the same form again. If this happens to you too, then there is no need to throw away the leftover idli. The taste of Idli is mild and simple, so it can easily be given a new twist and made into a delicious snack. Today we are telling you an easy recipe to make crunchy and spicy idli pakodas from leftover idli, which children and adults alike will like.
Material
Leftover Idli-4-5
Gram flour-1 cup
Rice flour-2 tbsp
Red chilli powder-1 tsp
Turmeric-½ tsp
Celery-½ tsp
Coriander powder-1 tsp
A pinch of asafoetida
Salt to taste
Coriander – a little finely chopped
Water – as required
oil for frying
Method
- First of all, cut the idli into pieces of desired size.
- Mix gram flour, rice flour, red chilli, turmeric, celery, coriander powder, asafoetida, salt and green coriander in a bowl.
- Prepare a thick and smooth batter by adding water little by little. Heat oil in a pan.
- Coat the idli pieces well in the gram flour batter and put them in hot oil.
- Fry on medium flame until golden and crisp.
- Take out the prepared idli pakodas on tissue paper to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot idli pakodas with green chutney, tomato sauce or coconut chutney. This easy and delicious snack prepared from leftover idli also tastes great with tea.
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