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The KILIG Kitchen · Leftover Makeovers

Idli Fries with Curry Leaf Tempering

VGFNF
Idli Fries with Curry Leaf Tempering
Appliance
Air Fryer
Dietary
V, GF, NF
From
Nexa SteamX

Ingredients

  • Leftover idlis - 6 (300 g)
  • Oil - 1 tbsp (15 ml)
  • Chaat masala - 1 tsp (3 g)
  • Curry leaves - 8-10
  • Mustard seeds - ½ tsp (2 g)

Method

  1. Cut idlis into thick sticks; toss with oil and chaat masala.
  2. Steam 100°C 3 min → Air Fry 190°C 7 min until crisp.
  3. Heat 1 tsp oil on stove; splutter mustard seeds and curry leaves. Drizzle over fries.

Chef's Notes

Steam rehydrates; air fry adds crunch--bar snack from breakfast leftovers.

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