Chilli Idli is an Indo-Chinese fusion dish, there are verities of idlis in South India, chilli idli is an entirely different one from all those traditional idlis. This can be done with the leftover idli or cold idli, do not use hot idlis, since it is not suitable for chilli idli. This is a snack item, lunch box dish, you can prepare this for dinner too. I use leftover idlis, to make this super quick dinner.
- 6 Leftover Idli
- Oil for frying
- 4 tsp Oil
- 3 Green Chillis
- 1 piece Ginger
- 3 Garlic Pods
- 1/2 Onion
- 1/2 Capsicum
- Salt as needed
- 6 tsp Tomato ketchup
- 1 tsp Soy Sauce
- Coriander leaves for garnishing
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Cut 6 idlis into small cubes. Mini idlis can be used as-is.
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Heat oil in a pan, fry the idlis in batches, cook for 1-2 minutes on medium flame.
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Flip it often, cook till the idlis become golden brown, and keep it aside.
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In another pan, heat 4 tsp oil, add 3 green chilis, 1 piece sliced ginger, and 3 chopped garlic pods and sauté for 1 - 2 minutes.
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Add the diced onion and cook for a minute.
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Add the diced capsicum, mix well and cook for a minute.
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Add the required salt and combine everything well.
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Add 6 tsp of tomato ketchup and 1 tsp of soy sauce and give a quick stir.
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Add half of the fried idlis, toss them with the mixture.
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Once idlis are coated well with the sauces, add the remaining idlis and mix.
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Garnish with coriander leaves, serve hot.