
Chilli Idli
Ingredients
For Fried Idlis
2 tbsp Corn-starch/Arrowroot powder (कॉर्न स्टार्च या आरारुट)
2 tbsp Refined Flour (मैदा)
½ tsp Vinegar (सिरका)
Salt to taste (नमक स्वादानुसार)
Water (पानी)
4-5 Idlis (इडली)
Oil for frying (तेल तलने के लिए)
For Fried Idlis
2 tbsp Oil (तेल)
1 inch Ginger – chopped (अदरक)
1 clove Garlic – crushed (लहसुन)
1 medium Onion (प्याज़)
1 fresh Green Chilli – chopped (हरी मिर्च)
1½ tbsp Soya Sauce (सोया सॉस)
2 tbsp Tomato Ketchup (टोमेटो केचप)
1 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce (रेड चिली सॉस)
1 medium Capsicum – medium diced (शिमला मिर्च)
Water (पानी)
½ tbsp thick Corn-starch slurry (कॉर्न स्टार्च का लिजाम)
For Garnish
Spring Onion – chopped (प्याज़ पत्ता)

Process
For Fried Idlis
- In a bowl add corn-starch / arrowroot, refined flour, vinegar, salt, water and mix everything properly.
- Now add the cut idlis one by one in the batter and then deep frying them on medium heat until half done.Remove and keep aside.
- One the sauce is almost ready then refry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
For Fried Idlis
- In a kadai or wok heat oil and add ginger, garlic, onion, green chilli and saute on high heat for a minute.
- Now add soya sauce and let it caramelize on high flames for half a minute.
- Then add tomato ketchup, red chilli sauce saute once then add capsicum and saute on high flames for a minute.
- Add some water, thick corn-starch slurry mix it once then add the fried Idlis and toss them in the sauce properly.
- Continue cooking for a minute and then serve it hot in a plate and garnish with spring onion.
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