Southern India (Starters)......vaddakkam

Chilli Idly Recipe - Ingredients

Preparation Time : 15 mins | Cooking Time : 20 mins | Serves : 2
Recipe Category: Side dish / Starter | Recipe Cuisine: Indo Chinese

chillie idly

Red chilli powder - 3/4 tsp 
Capsicum - 1/2 cut into squares 
Garlic - 1 tsp chopped finely 
Ginger - 1/2 tsp chopped finely 
Green Chilli - 2 small sliced 
Big Onion - 3 tbsp finely chopped 
Sugar - 1/2 tsp(optional) 
Soya sauce - 1/4 tsp 
Red Chilli Sauce - 1/4 tsp 
Tomato sauce - 1/4 tsp 
Pepper powder - 1/4 tsp 
Salt - to taste 
Oil - to deep fry

1. Cut the idlis into small cubes.If you are making your batch of idlis fresh then refrigerate it atleast for 30 mins.I used leftover idly so cut it instantly.Refrigerate the idly cubes for 10-15 mins. Heat oil in a kadai just enough for the idlis to immerse fully.When oil is hot, deep fry the idlis.
2. Turn over and fry till golden brown.
3. Drain in tissue paper and set aside.Get all the ingredients ready .Heat oil in a pan and add garlic,ginger and green chilies. Saute for a minute.
4. Add onion.......saute until slightly browned.Then add capsicum, saute for 2 mins. Let the onions and capsicum retain its crispiness and do not let them turn brown.Now add red chilli powder.
5. Saute for a minute.Then add the sauces.Bring the sauce to a quick boil. 
6. Bring the sauce to a quick boil. Add fried idlis and give a toss for the sauce to coat well.Switch off.

Garnish with spring onions.