Fried Idli Raita Recipe

Name: Fried Idli Raita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups plain yogurt; ½ cup water; salt, as needed; 2 teaspoons oil; ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1 dried red chili, halved; 8 -12 curry leaves; 4 steamed rice cakes, leftover; 1 cup oil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups plain yogurt
½ cup water
salt, as needed
2 teaspoons oil
½ teaspoon black mustard seeds
1 dried red chili, halved
8 -12 curry leaves
4 steamed rice cakes, leftover
1 cup oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

1
Put the yogurt into a serving bowl.
2
Add water to thin and stir until smooth.
3
If you like a thicker raita reduce the amount of water or leave it out all together.
4
Add salt to taste and stir to blend.
5
In a small frying pan put the oil, black mustard seeds and the red chili.
6
Heat over high heat until the mustard seeds have popped for 5-10 seconds.
7
Quickly add the curry leaves to the oil and then stir into the yogurt.
8
Set aside the yogurt mixture.
9
Heat 1 cup oil, or as needed, in a saucepan for deep frying.
10
Meanwhile, cut each of the the leftover idlies into four pieces.
11
When the oil is hot, deep fry the idlies, in batches, until light brown.
12
Drain on paper towels.
13
When all of the idlies have been fried, add them to the yogurt.
14
If desired, you may garnish the raita with the cilantro.
15
Serve immediately.

985

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups plain yogurt, ½ cup water, salt, as needed, 2 teaspoons oil, and more.

Yes, Fried Idli Raita falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Idli Raita

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