Before moving on to the delightful mini idli fry recipe, let’s appreciate the charm of miniature things. Miniatures have a way of capturing our hearts, whether it’s the mini versions of grown-up items found in toy stores or those adorable bite-sized cupcakes. And yes, even moms agree that miniatures are incredibly cute!

Now, speaking of miniatures, you might have come across mini idli moulds at stores and contemplated whether to buy them. Well, we say go for it! These moulds allow you to create the most adorable little idlis, perfect for little kids to handle and for portion control. Once you bring them home, it’s time to try our super yummy mini idli fry recipe. Trust us, you’ll be glad you invested in those moulds as you savor these delicious bite-sized treats. So let’s get cooking and enjoy the irresistible taste of mini idli fry!

(You can also use regular sized idlis for this recipe, just chop them into smaller pieces.)

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Mini Idli Fry Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup semolina (rava or sooji)
• 1 cup curd
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 small carrot, grated
• 1/2 tsp fruit salt (Eno Salt)

For Tempering (Tadka):

• 2 tbsp ghee
• 2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, finely grated
• 1 capsicum, finely chopped
• Salt
• 1 tsp tomato ketchup

Method:

1. Mix all the ingredients except fruit salt in a bowl and keep aside for 10-15 minutes.

2. Boil some water in an idli steamer. Grease the idli moulds.

3. Once the steamer is ready,add fruit salt to the batter. Mix well and pour into the moulds immediately.

4. Steam the idlis for 10 minutes or till done. When cool, unmould the idlis.

5. Heat oil in a kadai,  add mustard seeds and let it splutter. Add onions and saute till brown.

6. Add the carrots and capsicum and stir fry. Add salt and tomato ketchup along with the idlis and toss lightly so that the idlis are coated with the masala.

Your mini idli fry is ready! This recipe is spicy enough and already contains tomato ketchup, hence it doesn’t really need any accompaniments; it’s an all in one dish!! This also makes it a great option for lunchboxes, after school snacks and travel foods too! So go ahead and buy those mini moulds now!

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Author

Kanika has a Masters in computer science and is now a stay at home mom to a cute little boy, Onish. She loves to cook and tries new and yummy recipes to get her fussy toddler to eat healthy.

Mini Idli Fry recipe for Kids

Miniature versions are always cute, and so are mini idlis! Make this easy idli fry recipe with mini idlis and watch your child gobble them up!

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Course: Snacks

Cuisine: Indian

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Author: Kanika

Ingredients

• 1 cup semolina rava or sooji
• 1 cup curd
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 small carrot grated
• 1/2 tsp fruit salt Eno Salt
• For Tempering Tadka:
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 2 carrots finely grated
• 1 capsicum finely chopped
• Salt
• 1 tsp tomato ketchup

Instructions

• Mix all the ingredients except fruit salt in a bowl and keep aside for 10-15 minutes.
• Boil some water in an idli steamer.grease the idli moulds.
• Once the steamer is ready,add fruit salt to the batter. Mix well and pour into the moulds immediately.
• Steam the idlis for 10 minutes or till done. When cool, unmould the idlis.
• Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds and let it splutter. Add onions and saute till brown.
• Add the carrots and capsicum and stir fry. Add salt and tomato ketchup along with the idlis and toss lightly so that the idlis are coated with the masala.