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Chilli Idli Recipe | What is the Recipe of Chili Idli

Cuisine Indian
Author Rashmi Sharma

Ingredients

  • 2 cups idli cubes
  • 2 tsp red chilli sauce
  • 3 1/2 tbsp tbsp oil
  • 2 tsp ginger (adrak) finely chopped
  • 2 tsp garlic (lehsun) finely chopped
  • 2 tsp green chillies finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion cubes
  • 1/2 cup capsicum cubes
  • 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp spring onions finely chopped (whites and greens)

For Garnish

  • 1 tbsp spring onions finely chopped (whites and greens)

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the idli and sauté on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes or till it turns light brown in colour. Keep aside.

  2. Heat the remaining 1½ tbsp oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the ginger, garlic and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.

  3. Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.

  4. Add the capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for 1 more minute.

  5. Add the tomato ketchup, sugar, vinegar, soya sauce, red chilli sauce and salt mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.

  6. Add the sautéed idlis and spring onions, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while tossing occasionally.

  7. Serve immediately garnished with spring onions.