Chilli Idli Fry recipe- How to make Chilli Idli Fry- Kali Mirch by Smita
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Recipe type: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
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Serves: 3-4
 
Ingredients
  • 7 Steamed Idlis
  • 1 Large=90 gms Onions-chopped into cubes
  • ½ cup spring onion- finely chopped
  • 1-tbsp Corn Flour
  • 3-4 Green Chilies- sliced into lengths
  • 1½ cup Bell Peppers (red, green, yellow)- cut into cubes
  • 5-6 Cloves of Garlic- finely chopped
  • 1½-inch Ginger root- finely chopped
  • 1½-tsp Red Chili Sauce
  • 1½-tsp Green Chili Sauce
  • 1-tsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • ½-tsp Vinegar
  • ¼th-tsp Black Peppercorns-coarsely crushed
  • Salt to taste
  • 3-tbsp Tomato Ketchup
  • Cooking Oil
Instructions
  1. Cut Idlis into 4 pieces. I am using leftover Idlis for making this dish. If you are using fresh Idlis, then refrigerate for an hour.
  2. In a large bowl, put chopped Idlis. Add corn flour and coat well. Corn flour adds a slightly crisp layer when Idlis get fried.
  3. Heat Oil for deep frying on medium heat. Lower heat, and fry on low heat. Fry until Idlis get a slightly crisp layer on its top.
  4. We have fried Idlis for a min and half. Remove from pan. Fry remaining batches of Idlis.
  5. Heat 3-tbsp Cooking Oil in a pan. Add chopped Ginger and Garlic and fry on high heat until garlic becomes brown at its edges.
  6. Add sliced chilies and chopped onions and fry for 30 seconds on high heat. Add chopped spring onions, chopped capsicum and fry on high heat for a minute. Cover and Cook on medium heat.
  7. We have cooked veggies for a min and a half on medium heat. Ensure we retain the crunch. Now, we will add sauces- Red Chili Sauce, Green Chili Sauce , soy sauce and tomato ketchup. Mix well.
  8. Stir fry for a min. Now, we will add fried Idlis and mix well. Add crushed peppercorns, salt to taste and mix well. Add Vinegar and give it a quick stir. Remove from heat.
  9. Chili Idli Fry must be served hot. Serve with Tomato Ketchup or Schezwan Chutney.
Recipe by Kali Mirch - by Smita at https://kalimirchbysmita.com/how-to-make-chilli-idli-fry/