In a pan add 1/4 cup cooking oil.

When the oil is hot, add 1/2 tsp of chilli powder.

Fry it for a minute.

Add 20 small idlis, if it is regular idli cut into small pieces.

Put on low heat and fry till the idlis change colour and turn light brown. Then take it apart.

Add 1/4 cup of cooking oil to a pan. 

When the oil is hot, chop 2 large onions and add them.

Once the onion is wilted, add 1 tbsp of ginger garlic paste.

Add a little chopped coriander.

Saute until the raw smell leaves.

Then add the chopped/pureed tomatoes.

Add 1 tsp of chilli powder, 1/2 tsp of garam masala and 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder.

Cook it for a minute. Then add 1/2 tsp of red chilli powder and the required salt. 

Add a little water and saute until the oil separates on the sides.

Then add 1 tsp of tomato ketchup and 1/2 tsp of soy sauce.

Mix it well and then add the prepared idli fry. Put the stove on low heat.

After two minutes, sprinkle with chopped coriander leaves and turn off the stove.

Delicious chilli masala idli is ready to serve.