Chilli Idli

Chilli Idli

 

Ingredients:-

• Idli - 7-8 nobs
• Corn flour- 1/2 cup
• Baking powder - a pinch
• Salt as per taste
• Ginger chopped - 1tbsp
• Garlic chopped - 1tbsp
• Green chilli - 2 nob slit
• 1 Large=90gm Onions-chopped into cube
• Capsicum - 1 nob (cut into cubes)
• Red Chili Sauce - 11/2tsp
• Green Chili Sauce - 1 tbsp
• Dark Soy Sauce - 1tbsp
• Vinegar - 1/2 tbsp
• Black Peppercorns-coarsely crushed - 1tbsp
• Salt to taste
• Tomato Ketchup - 2tbsp
• Cooking Oil

Method :-

• Cut Idli's into 4 pieces. I am using leftover Idli's for making this dish. If you are using fresh Idli's, then refrigerate for an hour.
• In a large bowl, put chopped Idli's. Add corn flour and coat well. Corn flour adds a slightly crisp layer ,when Idli get fried.
•  Heat Oil for deep frying on medium heat. Lower heat, and fry on low heat. Fry until Idli get a slightly crisp layer on its top.
•  We have fried Idli for a min and half. Remove from pan. Fry remaining batches of Idli.
•  Heat 3-tbsp Cooking Oil in a pan. Add chopped Ginger and Garlic and fry on high heat until garlic becomes brown at its edges.
•  Add sliced chilies and chopped onions and fry for 30 seconds on high heat. Add chopped  spring onions, chopped capsicum and fry on high heat for a minute. Cover and Cook on medium heat.
•  Cooked veggies for a min and a half on medium heat. Ensure we retain the crunch. Now, we will add sauces- Red Chili Sauce, Green Chili Sauce , soy sauce and tomato ketchup. Mix well.
•  Stir fry for a min. Now, we will add fried Idli's and mix well. Add crushed peppercorns, salt to taste and mix well. Add Vinegar and give it a quick stir. Remove from heat.
•  Chili Idli Fry must be served hot. Serve with Tomato Ketchup or Schezwan Chutney.