Chinese style masala idli fry/ Masala idli in soya sauce – Mildly spiced, healthy and delicious breakfast recipe made with leftover idlis, fresh veggies and soy sauce.
Chinese style masala idli fry
Tossed in soy sauce with some Indian spices and herbs these masala idlis are flavourful and delicious in taste. I usually made this recipe for breakfast or evening snacks when I have some leftover idlis from lunch or dinner. Adding sauces and veggies give the leftover idlis a new taste and flavour.
It is a simple and quick recipe to prepare and do not need any expertise. You can also customize it according to your taste. Serve with coconut peanut chutney or Coriander-Mint Chutney to make them more flavourful. Please check my other snacks recipe
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Ingredients used in the making of Chinese style masala idli fry
Idlis – I have used leftover fermented rice and urad dal idli for this recipe. Leftover idlis are best for this recipe as they become slightly hard and do not stick and break while cooking. You can also use suji idli, poha idli, oats idli, dal idli to make this masala idli recipe.
Fresh veggies – I added onion, capsicum, and sweet corn, but other vegetables like green beans, coloured capsicum, carrots can also be added, according to your preference. You can also add paneer or sprouts to make them more healthy.
Refined oil– physically refined rice bran oil is used in this recipe. It gives a rich taste and makes them crispy.
Soy sauce – provides a tangy taste and little dark colour.
Tomato sauce– Gives a sweet taste along with the tangy flavour of soy sauce.
Red chilli sauce– enhances the spicy flavour of the masala idlis.
Spices and herbs– Gives unique flavour and enhances the taste of the masala idlis.
Step by step preparation of masala idli fry
- First make small pieces of idlis and keep them aside. Slice onion and green pepper and put them aside.
2. In a pan heat oil, add red mustard seeds, wait till they crackled.
3. Now add heeng, onion and curry leaves. Saute for few seconds.
4. Then add sliced green pepper, sweet corn, salt, red chilli sauce, soya sauce and tomato ketchup. Mix well.
5. Finally, add pieces of idli and gently mix them. Cover the pan and leave for 4-5 minutes so that they absorb the flavors.
6. Transfer to the serving plate, garnish with green coriander leaves and serve warm.
Serving suggestion
Serve them at breakfast time with green chutney, coconut chutney, tomato sauce or sambhar. It is a quick snack for kids can also be served as a starter for any occasion like birthday parties, kitty parties, get together, etc.
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Tips and tricks
- Bring the refrigerated idlis to room temperature otherwise they stay hard and not absorbed the flavours nicely. You can also sprinkle little water on them and microwave them for few seconds.
- Increase or decrease the quanity of sauce according to your taste and preferences.
- Serve warm otherwise they become hard after cooling down.
- You can also try to use pavbhaji masala, maggi masala, chana masala to give them a fusion taste.
Recipe card
Chinese Style Masala Idli Fry /Masala Idli In Soya Sauce
Ingredients
- 8 lefover rice and dal idli
- 1.5 tbsp oil
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- 1 pinch heeng
- Few leaves of curry patta
- 1 small sized onion sliced
- 2 green chillies cut into big pieces
- ¼ cup green capsicum sliced
- ¼ cup sweet corn
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp red chilli sauce
- 1 tsp soya sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
- Green coriander leaves for garnishing
Instructions
- First make small pieces of idlis and keep them aside. Slice onion and green pepper and put them aside.
- In a pan heat oil, add red mustard seeds, wait till they crackled.
- Now add heeng, onion and curry leaves. Saute for few seconds.
- Then add sliced green pepper, sweet corn, salt, red chilli sauce, soya sauce and tomato ketchup. Mix well.
- Finally, add pieces of idli and gently mix them. Cover the pan and leave for 4-5 minutes so that they absorb the flavors.
- Transfer to the serving plate, garnish with green coriander leaves and serve warm.
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