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    Airfryer fried idli recipe | masala idli recipe

    14th November 2024 by bhavana bhatia Leave a Comment

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    South Indian breakfasts are so light and easy to cook. Be it rava idli , sooji upma , vermicelli , fried idli or pesarattu. Pair it with tomato pachadi or coconut chutney and you can start with your work. I love making dosa batter at home. Start with dosa, move to uttapam and end with idlis. 3 breakfasts 3 days no more rattling of brain on what you want to cook today.

    Generally we always end up making many more fresh idli than required. While you can always steam them again and eat it. However, there is another good recipe you can make using the left over extra idlis. Make fried idli masala. It is super tasty. Traditionally leftover idlis are deep fried,however you can avoid deep fried version and use this easy way to make fried idli in air fryer.

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    idli fry in air fryer
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    Ingredients

    • left over Idli pieces or fresh idlis
    • red chili powder or adjust as per taste
    • pinch turmeric powder optional
    • dry amchur powder or dry mango powder optional
    • sambar powder/ rasam powder or chutney powder , adjust as per your spice level
    • Salt as per taste
    • Oil

    Refer to recipe card for quantity.

    How to make fried idli in air fryer? (Video recipe)

    Equipment

    • Oil spray
    • Air fryer

    Related links

    • South Indian breakfast recipes
    • Uttapam - Mix Veg pancake
    • Pesarattu- moong dal dosa
    • Urad dal vada | Medu Vada ( Air fry / Fry )
    • Rava idly
    • Tomato upma

    how to make idli fry in airfryer?

    Refer to the below step by step pictures to turn these plain idlis into a great breakfast.

    1. Preheat the air fryer to 180 C | 355 F for 5 mins. Cut the idlis in desired shapes  or smaller pieces .
    fried idli step 1

    2. Spray little oil on it.

    fried idli step 2

    3. Place it in the basket. Cook for 10 minutes 180 C | 355 F (spray oil / brush oil ) once in between.Cook until they are light golden brown.

    fried idli step 3

    4. Sprinkle the spice blend or masala as per your choice( red chilli powder, turmeric powder and amchur )or chutney podi / sambhar powder on top along with oil and mix well. Cook for another 2-3 mins in air fryer.

    fried idli step 4

    5. Serve hot with coconut chutney.

    idli masala fry
    chilli idli air fryer
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    Air fryer fried idli recipe

    Air fryer fried idli is a great way to use left over idlis.Learn to make this easy snack in a jiffy.
    Prep Time6 hours hrs
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Course: Dairy-free, Egg-free, fried masala idli, Gluten-free, Indian Cuisine, leftover idli recipes, Tiffin recipes, Vegan
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: air fryer fried idli, fried idli recipes, fried idly, idli fry, idli fry air fryer, idli in air fryer, idly fry, vaghareli idli recipe
    Servings: 4
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • oil spray

    Ingredients

    • 3-4 Idli
    • ½ teaspoon red chili powder or adjust as per taste
    • 1 teaspoon sambar masala powder or rasam powder or chutney powder
    • Salt as per taste
    • Oil spray

    Instructions

    • Preheat the air fryer to 180 C | 355 F for 5 mins.
    • Cut idli into smaller pieces. Toss it with oil.
    • Place it in the basket. Cook for 10 minutes at @180 deg C | 355 deg F (spray oil / brush oil ) once in between.
    • Sprinkle a tbsp. of masala as per your choice (red chilli powder, sambhar powder or chutney podi ) on top and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes more on 180c|355F.
    • Serve hot with coconut chutney.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g

    Top tips :How to make perfect soft idlis?

    • Make sure your batter is fermented well. If you live in a cold climate here are some tricks.
    • If you have a balcony or garden put the stock pot with the batter in sunshine. It really helps ferment fast. You can also use the trick below.
    • Preheat the oven at 160 deg C for 2-3 minutes and switch it off.
    • Place the batter in a steel vessel.Cover it with a lid and put a sweater/ towel on it.
    • This method can also be used to set yogurt in the cold winters. Make sure you switch it off first else your fire alarm will start blaring.

    Variations

    • You can also make idli manchurian in airfryer. Use the chilli paneer recipe for reference.You may also use mini idlis or rava idlis for this quick breakfast recipe.
    • how to make masala idli at home? Another way to make masala idlis if you do not own an air fryer. Heat oil, add cumin seeds, mustard seeds , ginger, garlic and curry leaves. Let it splutter. Add chopped onions / spring onions, along with turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt. Add idlis to this masala. Serve hot. You may also add tomatoes if you like as a variation. You can make this variation with air-fried ones too.

    FAQs

    Why do idlis become hard?

    Idlis becomes hard if you have over cooked or over steamed them. You should always cover them with a lid once cooked.

    Can I use dosa batter to make idli ?

    Yes you can easily do that. For so many years we have been using 1 batter for both dosa and idlis. However, if you want to make your idlis more fluffier then you can use idly rava . To use idli rava, take 1 ratio of uri dal, 1.5 ratio of boiled rice and 1.5 ratio of idli rava. You need to squeeze of the excess water from the idli rava else the dough will be too water.
    Also, you can add little more Urad dal when using with rice to make more soft idlis. For example you can use 1.5 ratio of urad dal with 3 ratio of rice.

    Is idli gluten free ?

    Yes, the batter is gluten free. However, you need to take care of ingredients that you are adding to them. If you are just adding the rice and lentils , then its 100% gluten free. If you are adding additional items like oats or making it from rava or sooji etc. then its not gluten free.

    Should salt be added to idli batter?

    Salt inhibits fermentation so its better to add later. However, it is also beneficial if you add salt when you are in a hot and humid country as it will not let your batter go sour fast.

    can we make idli in air fryer ?

    You can make idlis in steamer function of ninja foodi air fryer which has an instant pot in it.

    Is idli healthy?

    Yes this dish is rich in Iron and protein. It is also great for your bones and gut as it is fermented. Also, low on fat. Serve it with coconut chutney. Coconut gives you enough fiber to help digest the dal. Instant tomato chutney also goes great with it. You will find this batter ready in most South Indian homes and stored in refrigerator. Most kids love it and they can have it anytime they are hungry. Make dosas, vegetable uttapams, kanjivaram idlis whenever you want instantly.

    Conclusion: Left over old idlis with south Indian spices makes a evening snack

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    Hi,I am Bhavana & this is my wonderland of recipes.I have been in IT for 15+ years have always loved writing.My husband Gaurav & I,love to cook, click & host people

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