How long does Chilli Idly take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chilli Idly serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chilli Idly vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Chilli Idly spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Chilli Idly?

4 Idly, ½ tbsp Red Chilli Sauce, ½ Green Capsicum, 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, 2 tbsp Tomato Sauce, 2 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chilli Idly?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chilli Idly?

About 410 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chilli Idly

Name: Chilli Idly
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 4 Idly, Diced; For Deep Frying Oil; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 3 tbsp Spring Onion (whites), Finely Chopped; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 Onion, Diced; ½ Green Capsicum, Diced; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; ½ tbsp Red Chilli Sauce; 2 tbsp Tomato Sauce; ¼ tsp Salt; A Pinch Black Pepper Powder; ¼ cup Water; 1 tbsp Corn Flour; 3 tbsp Spring Onion (greens), Finely Chopped; For Garnish Spring Onion (greens), Batons

30 min
medium
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Idli Manchurian · Veg · Tiffin, Snacks & Starters

Tiffin Snacks & Starters Vegan Dairy-free

Chilli idly, or idli Manchurian: fried idli pieces tossed with onion and capsicum in soy and chilli sauce. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 30 minutes, with video.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

18 items

2 people

Idly, Diced4
OilFor Deep Frying
Oil2 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Spring Onion (whites), Finely Chopped3 tbsp
Green Chilli, Slit2
Onion, Diced1
Green Capsicum, Diced½
Soy Sauce1 tbsp
Red Chilli Sauce½ tbsp
Tomato Sauce2 tbsp
Salt¼ tsp
Black Pepper PowderA Pinch
Water¼ cup
Corn Flour1 tbsp
Spring Onion (greens), Finely Chopped3 tbsp
Spring Onion (greens), BatonsFor Garnish

Contains: wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	410kcal	820kcal
Protein	6.2g	12g
Carbohydrate	43g	86g
Fat	24g	48g
Fibre	3.6g	7.2g
Sugar	6.7g	13g

Cookd masalas for idly

Method

1
Cut each idly into 4 pieces. Fry the idly pieces in hot oil until golden brown in colour and set them aside.
Idly
2
Heat oil in a wok and add chopped ginger, garlic and spring onions, saute them for 2 minutes.
OilOilGingerGarlicSpring Onion (whites)
3
Add the green chillies, onion and capsicum dices. Saute for 2 mins.
Green ChilliOnionGreen Capsicum
4
Add the sauces, salt and pepper powder. Mix well.
Soy SauceRed Chilli SauceTomato SauceSaltBlack Pepper PowderWaterCorn FlourSpring Onion (greens)Spring Onion (greens)
5
Mix together the water and cornstarch and add into the wok to make a thick sauce.
6
Add the fried idly's and chopped spring onion greens. Mix well and serve hot. Garnish with more fresh spring onion greens.

Before you start

How long does Chilli Idly take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chilli Idly serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chilli Idly vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Chilli Idly spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chilli Idly?: 4 Idly, ½ tbsp Red Chilli Sauce, ½ Green Capsicum, 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, 2 tbsp Tomato Sauce, 2 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chilli Idly?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chilli Idly?: About 410 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.