Chilli Idli is how you can transform one of the most common South Indian recipe IDLI into an appetising party starter.
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Chilli Idli fry is how you can transform one of the most common South Indian recipes, into an appetising stir fry party starter. A tasty way to transform your leftover Idlis into idli chilli dry.

This is a popular street food recipe, especially in South India. This recipe is a mixture of Chinese with an authentic South Indian breakfast. Idli chilli recipe would give a great experience to your tongue in each bite.

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Mixing the best of two cuisines can sometimes create a cool dish and that is what happened today. I made the all too famous South Indian idli, Chinese schezwan style and the combo gave a perfect twin taste. This easy chilli Idli recipe is a good choice for starters or in fact any time snack. We have talked about this in a past recipe, so here I would only show how to make this idli into chilli idli Chinese style. This combo taste would go well with kids and adults alike and you would get all the appreciation for the unique idea, so why not try this chilli idli making. You will find it all too easy to make this Chilli Idli at home.

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What is Idli?

Idlis are a type of savoury rice cakes, popular as breakfast foods in South India. The cakes are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented lentils and rice.

 

What to serve with Idli?

Chilli idli snack, can be enjoyed with any kind of chutneys (coconut chutney, coriander chutney and sambar.

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Here I have transformed Idli into an Indo – Chinese version. Not only youngsters, but adults too are sure to enjoy this. Chilli idli youtube video and calories are listed below.

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Recipe for Chilli Idli dry

Chilli idli Ingredients

  • 6 numbers idli medium sized

For batter

  • 1/2 cup Refined flour
  • 1/2 cup cornflour
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

To saute

  • vegetable oil – 2tbsp
  • 2 tbsp Ginger and garlic Chopped
  • 2 nos Green chillies Chopped
  • 3 nos Capsicum Diced
  • 2 nos Red onion Diced
  • 2 tbsp schezuan sauce
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 2 nos Spring onion Chopped
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Instructions to make chilli Idli

Time needed: 40 minutes

Method to make:

  1. Step

    Cut the idlis into 3 pieces.

    to make chilli idli cut one idli into 3 pieces

  2. Step

    Add 1/2 cup refined four, 1/2 cup cornflour, 2 tbsp soy sauce, salt to taste and water.

    mix together cornflour, refined flour, soy sauce and salt

  3. Step

    Make a semi-thick batter with the above ingredients.

    make a semi thick batter with the above ingredients

  4. Step

    Coat the idli pieces with the batter.

    coat the idlis in the batter

  5. Step

    Deep fry idlis until golden brown.

    deep fry idlis until golden brown

  6. Step

    Keep aside in a tissue paper to drain off the excess oil.

    keep idlis in a paper to drain off excess oil

  7. Step

    In a pan heat 2 tablespoons of oil.

    in a pan heat 2 tablespoons of oil

  8. Step

    Saute 2 tbsp ginger and garlic for 2 minutes

    saute 2 tablespoons of ginger nad garlic for 2 minutes

  9. Step

    Add 2 tbsp chopped green chillies, cubed capsicums and cubed red onions

    add green chillies and cubed capsicums

  10. Step

    When the above ingredients are half cooked add 2 tbsp soy sauce

    add two tablespoon soy sauce

  11. Step

    Add 2 tablespoon of schezwan sauce

    add two tablespoon schezwan sauce

  12. Step

    Add the batter-fried Idlis and saute for another couple of minutes.

    add fried idlis

  13. Step

    Add 4 tbsp of water to bring to the right consistency of your choice.

    add four tablespoon of water to get the right consistincey

  14. Step

    Garnish with spring onions and serve hot.

    garnish with chopped spring onions

Chilli Idli recipe
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Chilli Idli

Chilli Idli is how you can transform one of the most common South Indian recipe IDLI into an appetising party starter.
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Chinese, Indian
Keyword Chilli Idli, Idli Chilli
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 218kcal
Author Sumith Babu
Cost £5

Ingredients

  • 6 numbers idli Medium sized

For batter

  • 1/2 cup Refined flour
  • 1/2 cup corn flour
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce

To saute

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp Ginger and garlic Chopped
  • 2 nos Green chillies Chopped
  • 3 nos Capsicum Diced
  • 2 nos Red onion Diced
  • 2 tbsp schezwan sauce
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 2 nos Spring onion Chopped

Instructions

  • Cut the idlis into 3 pieces.

For the batter

  • Add 1/2 cup refined four, 1/2 cup corn flour, 2 tbsp soy sauce, salt to taste and water.
  • Make a semi thick batter with the above ingredients.
  • Coat the idli pieced with the batter.
  • Deep fry until golden brown.
  • Keep aside in a tissue paper to drain off the excess oil.

Preperation of Chilli Idli.

  • In a pan heat 2 tablespoons of oil.
  • Saute 2 tbsp ginger and garlic for 2 minutes
  • Add 2 tbsp chopped green chillies, cubed capsicums and cubed red onions
  • When the above ingredients are half cooked add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp schezwan sauce and saute for couple of minutes.
  • Add the batter fried Idlis and saute for another couple of minutes.
  • Add 4 tbsp of water to bring to the right consistency of your choice.
  • Garnish with spring onions and serve hot.

Video

Notes

A tasty way to use left over Idlis.

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 1346mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Vitamin E: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

FAQ:

How many calories in an idli?

One idli fives 33 calories. One idli provides about two per cent of the total daily calorie requirement of an adult diet of 2000 calories.