How to make Idli Chilly Fry -

Batter fried idlis further tossed in ginger-garlic-capsicum mixture.

Sanjeev Kapoor

This recipe is contributed by Member Deepa Bajaj.

Main Ingredients : Idlis (इडली), Refined flour (maida) (मैदा)

Cuisine : Indo-Chinese

Course : Snacks and Starters


Idli Chilly Fry

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Chinese food is an integral part of the Indian culinary scene. In Indian Chinese cuisine the food is modified to suit Indian palate. In this Chinese seasoning and cooking techniques are adapted to Indian tastes and contain larger offering of vegetarian dishes. Today, it is not only enjoyed by the Indians but is also highly appreciated in in Malaysia, Singapore and North America.  
Foods tend to be flavoured with Indian spices such as cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and turmeric, which are traditionally not associated with authentic Chinese cuisine. Hot chilli, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, dry red chillies, black pepper corns and yogurt are also frequently used in Indo Chinese dishes. This makes Indian Chinese food similar in taste to many dishes of Singapore and Malaysia, which have strong Chinese and Indian cultural influences.
Non-staple dishes are generally served with generous helpings of gravy, although they are also available without gravy. Culinary styles often seen in Indian Chinese fare include chilli where the food is hot and batter-fried; Manchurian which consists of a sweet and salty brown sauce; and Szechwan sauce which is a spicy red sauce. These are generally not used in authentic Chinese food preparation.

Prep Time : 11-15 minutes

Cook time : 11-15 minutes

Serve : 4

Level Of Cooking : Moderate

Taste : Spicy

Ingredients for Idli Chilly Fry Recipe

  • Idlis cut 4

  • Refined flour (maida) 1/4 cup

  • Cornflour/ corn starch 3 teaspoons

  • Oil 1 tablespo

  • Ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon

  • Garlic chopped 1 teaspoon

  • MSG 1 a pinch

  • Green capsicum thinly shredded and toasted 1 medium

  • White pepper powder 1 teaspoon

  • Soy sauce

  • Red chilli sauce 1 teaspoon

  • Salt to taste

  • Spring onion for garnish

Method

Step 1

In a bowl mix together refined flour and corn flour. Add a little water and make a smooth thick batter.

Step 2

Heat oil in a kadai. Dip the idlis into the above mixture and fry till golden and crisp. Heat oil in a non stick pan; add ginger garlic paste and chopped garlic and sauté till brown.

Step 3

Add MSG and capsicum and sauté for a minute. Add white pepper powder, soya sauce, chilli sauce and salt. Mix well. Add two tablespoons water and sauté for a minute.

Step 4

Add the fried idlis and toss well. Serve hot garnished with spring onion greens.

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