Idli Fried rice

Wondering what is this. When you have left over Idli from the morning you might not wanna eat em again for dinner. Then you can try this recipe. Idli fried rice is nothing but seasoned crumbled Idlis. My family loves this dish so much I purposefully make extra Idlis for breakfast and make Idli fried rice in the night. This dish is light yet filling and perfect for dinner or you can make this for any meal. I even give this to my son in lunch box. He loves it and always brings the box back empty.

Anyway today morning our breakfast was Quinoa Idli. So as usual I made extra Idlis. You might be wondering why I would use Idlis from morning.Why can't I make em just before making fried rice. There is a reason. If you make em in the morning they would become little dry by the time we use and gives perfect texture. They would be easy to crumble. The fresh Idlis kind of get clumpy. Also Idlis made with Idli rava(Cream of rice) are perfect for this recipe. But again you can try with Rice Idlis too.

Servings:
Two (2)
Total time:
20 minutes
Category:
Main Course
Author:
Praveena Gudipati

Ingredients: (I use US standard measuring; 1cup=8oz=250ml)
10 Idlis
1/2 onion
5 green chillies
1 tablespoon grated ginger 
2 tablespoon Peanutsc(Pallilu)
1 teaspoon Chanadal (senagapappu)
1 tablespoon urad dal (Minapappu)
mustard seeds(Aavalu)
Cumin seeds(Jilakara)
curry leaves
Coriander (Optional)

Idli Fried rice step-by-step Recipe 

1. Crumble the Idlis with hand and keep them ready.
2. Chop the onions into small pieces.Cut green chillies into small pieces.
3. Grate the Ginger.
4. Now heat pan and take oil n it.
5. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds. Add peanuts as they take more time to brown, then add Chana dal , Udad dal next.
6. Add curry leaves, grated ginger.Once the seasoning is browned add green chillies then onions.
7. Sautee the onions till they turn brown.
   
8. Now add crumbled Idlis. Add little salt .As idlies already have salt only needs little salt. Mix nicely and cook for couple of minutes.
   
9. Idli fried rice is ready.Garnish with coriander, squeeze lemon juice on top and serve. If the Idlis are sour lemon juice is not required.

Tips:

• If the Idlis are moist you can keep em in the fridge for 15 minutes and then crumble.
• You can also make a variation by adding veggies to the recipe.

Related recipes:

• Idli
• Quinoa Idli