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Chilli Idli

Chilli Idli is a tasty & spicy Idli makeover dish made by frying Idli, capsicum, onion in chilli powder & sauce. Chiili Idli could be relished as an evening snack or a main course for dinner. How to make Chilli Idli is explained in this post with step by step pictures.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings2 people
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 4 idlis
  • 1 tablespoon garlic chopped finely
  • 1 teaspoon ginger chopped finely
  • 1 small green chilli small
  • 1/2 cup big onion cubed
  • 1/2 cup capsicum cubed
  • oil to deep fry

For the batter

For the sauce

  • 1 teaspoon soya sauce
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon kashmiri chilli powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon water to deep fry

For the cornflour slurry

  • 1/2 teaspoon cornflour
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Refrigerate the idlis for 30 mins atleast before starting the recipe. Now cut 4 idlis into small cubes.
  • Cut into small cubes as shown here.
  • Repeat to finish cutting all idlis. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl - add 1/4 cup cornflour and 1/4 cup maida along with 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder and 1 teaspoon kashmiri red chilli powder.
  • Mix it well and set aside.
  • Add water little by little to form a slightly thick batter.
  • The batter should be flowing but thick to coat the idlis.
  • Now add few idli cubes to the batter. Coast each idli with the batter. Add few at a time and coat else it will be messy and the idlis will crumble.
  • Heat oil in a kadai - add the coated idlis few at a time depending upon the kadai size.
  • Do not disturb for few seconds then slowly break the idlis if it sticks to each other then turn over and fry. Else you can break the idlis after deep frying also.
  • Flip over to fry it even on all sides.
  • Fry until it turns golden brown on all sides and is crisp.
  • Remove the idlis and drain in a tissue.
  • Repeat and finish frying the idlis. Break the pieces if it sticks to each other. Set aside.
  • To a mixing bowl add 1 teaspoon soya sauce,1 teaspoon chilli sauce, 1 tablespoon tomato sauce, 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder, 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder and 1 tablespoon water.
  • Mix it well and set aside.
  • To another bowl add 1/2 teaspoon cornflour along with 1 tablespoon water mix it well prepare a slurry and set aside.
  • To a pan add 1 tablespoon oil add 1 tablespoon garlic and 1 teaspoon ginger finely chopped.
  • Saute until it turns golden then add 1 sliced green chilli and saute for few seconds.
  • Add 1/2 cup onion, 1/2 cup capsicum along with salt and 1/4 teaspoon crushed pepper.
  • Give a quick saute for a minute.
  • Now add prepared sauce mixture and cornflour slurry.
  • Mix it well and cook until it starts to thicken.
  • Add fried idli cubes.
  • Mix it well then add 1 tablespoon spring onion.
  • Toss well and your Chilli Idli is ready!
  • Serve it hot!

Video

Notes

  • Refrigerating idlis helps in giving firm idli cubes with no crumbles while deep frying.
  • While deep frying if the idlis stick, do not worry you can break the pieces later after frying.
  • Make sure onion and capsicum is crunchy so do not cook for more time just give a quick saute.
  • The idlis should be crisp while eating so just toss the idlis and switch off.
  • Always serve hot as it may turn soggy when rested for a while. Incase if you want to pack for lunchbox then half the quantity of sauces and toss the idlis to have a slightly dry Chilli Idli which will be best for lunchbox.
  • Don't add more soya sauce than the mentioned amount else it will change the taste and color.
Nutrition Facts
Chilli Idli
Amount Per Serving (150 g)
Calories 310 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
Sodium 221mg10%
Potassium 204mg6%
Carbohydrates 68g23%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 1265IU25%
Vitamin C 45mg55%
Calcium 33mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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