Chilli Idli Recipe - Crispy Idli Manchurian - How To Make Party Appetizer At Home - Smita

Cut 6 idlis into four pieces each.

Add 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder and 2 tablespoons corn flour to the idli pieces and coat them well.

Heat a wok and add 1/2 cup oil.

Once the oil is hot, fry the coated idli pieces until they are nice and crisp, then remove and set aside.

In the same wok, add 3 tablespoons of oil.

Add 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic, 2 inches julienned ginger, and 2 cut green chillies; sauté until the ginger and garlic turn golden.

Add 1 chopped onion and sauté, reducing the flame a bit.

Add 1 diced green capsicum and sauté.

Add 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup, 2 tablespoons schezwan sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder; stir well.

Allow the vegetables to cook for a minute, then add 1 teaspoon vinegar and 1 teaspoon soy sauce.

Toss the fried idli pieces into the vegetable mixture.

Sprinkle salt to taste, adjusting for the saltiness of the sauces.

Add fresh spring onion greens, toss gently, and remove to a serving bowl.

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