Mumbai Style Idli Fry Recipe - Tossed and Fried!

Idli fry is the lip-smacking snack of not only South India but all over India. It is the favourite and the staple food of India, eaten in different styles, plain, masala tossed or fried. Mumbai style Idli fry has the texture and flavour of Mumbai masala. Most of the restaurants in Mumbai serve the Idli fry with different chutneys and sauces. Mumbaikars use Pav bhaji masala or the idli podi or chaat masala to sprinkle over the fried idlis. Use leftover or refrigerated idlis to make perfect finger-shaped Idli fry. If you have leftover idlis at home, it is time to transform them into the authentic Mumbai style Idli fry recipe. Here are the details of step-by-step Mumbai style idli fry recipe.

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Mumbai Idli Fry Info:

Prep Time

2-3 Minutes

Cook Time

10 Mins

Total Time

12 Mins

Cuisine

Indian

Category

Snacks

Mumbai Style Idli Fry Ingredients (1 serving):

  • 5-6 Idlis (fresh or refrigerated or instant)
  • Cornflour- 1 tablespoon
  • Oil for deep frying
  • A pinch of salt
  • Pav bhaji masala- 1 teaspoon
  • Chaat masala- 1 teaspoon
  • Podi powder or gunpowder- 1 teaspoon (optional)
  • Chopped coriander leaves- 1 tablespoon for garnishing

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  • Slice the idlis lengthwise, similar to a french fry but with a larger width.
  • Sprinkle the cornflour over it and toss it for even mixing.
  • Heat a pan and add oil.
  • Once heated, add 4-5 pieces of sliced idlis. Don’t add too many pieces at a time or else it will cluster.
  • Fry it in the medium flame until it gets crispier and turns golden brown.
  • Fry for another 1-2 minutes on a high flame.
  • Take out the fried idlis and place it over a tissue paper to remove excess oil.
  • Sprinkle the pav bhaji masala, chaat masala and salt over it.
  • Place it beautifully on a plate and garnish it with the coriander leaves.

Your Mumbai style Idli fry is ready to eat with the favourite dips. Enjoy the crunchy stuff with the coconut chutney, sambar or mint chutney. Have them when you crave for something delicious and different. We are sure this idli fry recipe will make you return to us for more.

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