CHICKEN 65 IDLI | Fried Chicken Idli Recipe Cooking In Village | Idli Cooking with Chicken Recipe

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while chicken thighs are more economical.

idli batter

🥗Healthier: quinoa batter

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Quinoa batter is gluten-free and nutritious, while rice flour is a cost-effective substitute.

Prepare idli batter and let it ferment overnight.

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Marinate chicken with ginger, garlic, green chilies, red chili powder, turmeric, and salt.

Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onion until translucent.

Add marinated chicken to the pan and cook until fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes.

Mix lemon juice into the chicken mixture and stir well.

Grease idli molds and pour idli batter into them.

Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture on top of the batter in each mold.

Steam the idlis for about 10-12 minutes until cooked through.

Remove idlis from molds and serve.

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