Chilli Idli

Chilli Idli

 

Ingredients (for 2-3 servings)

• 3-4 leftover idli (cut into small cubes)
• 1 small capsicum (cut into small pieces)
• 3-4 garlic (finely chopped)
• ½ inch ginger (finely chopped)
• 2-3 green chilli (slit lengthwise)
• 1 large onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp Spring onion (cut into ½ inches pieces)
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• ½ tsp sugar
• ½ tsp soya sauce
• ½ tsp tomato sauce
• ¼ tsp pepper powder
• Salt as per taste
• 1 tbsp Oil
• Oil for deep frying

Method (How to make chilli idli at home) 

• Cut the idlis into small cubes.
• If you are using fresh idli keep in the fridge for atleast 30-40 minutes.
• Heat oil in a wok , deep fry idli cubes till golden brown from each sides.
• Drain in tissue paper and set aside.
• Heat oil in a pan, add garlic, ginger and green chillies and saute for a minute.
• Add onion saute until slightly browned.
• Then add capsicum, saute for 2mins.
• Add red chilli powder saute for few seconds,  add the tomato sauce, soya sauce and bring the sauce to a quick boil. 
• Add fried idlis and mix well for the sauce to coat well. Switch off the flame.
• Serve hot chilli idli with tea or coffee.