How to make Chili Idli at home

Cut Idlis into 4 pieces. If using fresh Idlis, refrigerate for an hour.

In a large bowl, put chopped Idlis. Add corn flour and coat well.

Heat oil for deep frying on medium heat. Lower heat, and fry on low heat until Idlis get a slightly crisp layer on top.

Fry Idlis for a minute and a half. Remove from pan and fry remaining batches.

Heat 3 tbsp cooking oil in a pan. Add chopped ginger and garlic and fry on high heat until garlic becomes brown at edges.

Add sliced chilies and chopped onions and fry for 30 seconds on high heat. Add chopped spring onions and chopped capsicum and fry on high heat for a minute. Cover and cook on medium heat.

Cook veggies for a minute and a half on medium heat, ensuring they retain crunch. Add sauces: red chili sauce, green chili sauce, soy sauce, and tomato ketchup. Mix well.

Stir fry for a minute. Add fried Idlis and mix well. Add crushed peppercorns, salt to taste, and vinegar. Give it a quick stir and remove from heat.

Serve hot with tomato ketchup.

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