Have any leftover Idlis and do not know what to do with them? Prepare these crispy batter fried pakoras out of them and voila !! you have an interesting and an innovative snack in no time. They are also perfect as appetizers or as an evening tea-time snack. Serve them hot with either coconut chutney or pickle. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.
I have used some leftover oats idli. You can as well make use of any plain idlis too. Another great way to use these pakora is to make kadhi pakora out of it and relish with either rice or chapatti for your lunch / dinner. So get going and dish out these yummy treats for your loves ones by following an easy step by step method with pictures to prepare it.
- 1 cup small round shaped idlis
- 1/2 cup gram flour (besan)
- salt to taste
- 1/ 4 tsp. turmeric powder
- pinch of baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. nigella seeds (kalonji)
- 1-2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
- 1/2 tsp. roasted cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp. roasted coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp. red chili powder
- oil to deep fry
- chopped coriander leaves, chopped red chilies & sliced onion to garnish (opt)
Prepare a batter by mixing together all the above mentioned ingredients (except idli and oil).
Heat oil in a kadai / pan. Dip the idlis in the prepared batter and deep fry them few at a time till light golden in colour.
Drain on a kitchen towel and serve them hot as an appetizer with any chutney or tomato sauce. They can also be had as a tea-time snack.
Prepare a batter by mixing all ingredients (except idlis & oil).
Heat oil. Dip idlis in batter & deep fry them till light golden in colour.
Serve as an appetizer with any chutney or tomato sauce. They can
also be had as a tea-time snack.
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