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Chilli Idli Recipe - An Indo Chinese recipe using leftover idlis and also it's the best way to use leftover idli. If you are bored of eating idli and chutney for dinner, then try this recipe. A perfect and delicious recipe for dinner and also it's a kid's favorite snack recipe.
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Chilli Idli Recipe - An Indo Chinese recipe using leftover idlis and also it's the best way to use leftover idli. If you are bored of eating idli and chutney for dinner, then try this recipe. A perfect and delicious recipe for dinner and also it's a kid's favorite snack recipe.
![Chilli Idli](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48780153632_402106796f_z.jpg)
When you have any leftover idlis, then it can be done immediately. The best results are achievable only when you use cold idlis. Do not forget this step. If using freshly made idlis then it has to be refrigerated at least one hour so they consume less oil and do not stick or break while frying them.
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Serves: 1
Click for the video recipe here 👉 https://youtu.be/1AImyQMSvg4
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Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutesServes: 1
Click for the video recipe here 👉 https://youtu.be/1AImyQMSvg4
Ingredients
- 2 no. leftover Idlis
- 1, medium-sized Onion, cut into cubes
- 1, small Capsicum, cut into cubes
- 1 tbsp finely chopped Garlic
- ½ tbsp finely chopped Ginger
- ½ tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce
- 1 tbsp Tomato Ketchup
- Salt as required
- 1 tbsp Oil
- Oil for frying
To Coat the idlis
- 1/2 tsp red Chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp Pepper powder
- 1 tbsp Cornflour
- pinch of salt
Method
- Cut the idlis into cubes. Place them in a wide bowl. Add chilly powder, pepper powder, a pinch of salt and mix well. Then add the cornflour and mix them gently. (Or you can directly fry the idli cubes without any coating too )
- Heat oil in a kadai to deep fry the idlis. Deep fry in batches. Or else pan fry the idlis with 1 tbsp oil. Keep aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a kadai / wok. When hot add chopped garlic, ginger, green chilies. fry them.
- Next add cubed onions, capsicum and fry till onion turns light brown in color.
- Add soy sauce, red chili sauce, tomato ketchup. salt as required. Mix well and cook for a minute.
- Finally, add the fried idlis and combine them well. Cook for a minute and serve hot with tomato ketchup