Fried Idlis

Idlis - 6
Curry leaves - 4, chopped
Coriander leaves - 2-3 strands, optional
Sesame seeds - 1 tbsp, optional
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 2 tbsp
Salt - to taste

1. Cut the Ildis in the shape of French fries.
2. Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a thick non-stick flat pan and add the cut idlis
3. Toss around the idlis in the pan. Do not handle them a lot as they tend to break.
4. Separately heat 1/2 tbsp oil, add mustard seeds and wait for them to splutter. Add the chopped curry leaves, sesame seeds and then add this mixture onto the idlis and toss them around a little more.
5. Adding salt is optional as it depends on the idlis.
6. Make sure that the idli fries, brown evenly on all the sides.
7. Garnish with chopped coriander. Serve Hot!!

Idli Upma

Serves : 2

Idlis 7-8
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Urad daal - 1 tsp
Gram daal - 1/2 tsp
Green chilies 2, finely chopped
Ginger - 1/4 inch finely chopped
Onions - 1/2 cup finely chopped
Turmeric - a pinch
Coconut - 1 tbsp, optional
Coriander leaves - 2-3 strands - finely chopped, optional
Oil - 1 tsp
Salt

1. Powder the idlis with hand. There should not be big lumps.
2. Heat oil and add mustard seeds. When they start popping up, add the channa daal and the urad daal and stir until they turn golden brown
3. Add the curry leaves, and green chillies. Fry for about 1/2 a min
4. Add the copped onions and ginger and stir until the onions are soft and translucent.
5. Add turmeric and powdered idlis. Mix well. If requir5ed, add salt (Idlis will have salt, so be careful while adding extra salt). Stir fry until they mix up well.
6. Garnish with coconut and chopped coriander leaves.