Idli Manchurian With Oriental Twist
Idli Manchurian is a creative twist on the classic South Indian breakfast dish, idli. This Oriental-inspired version adds a savory and spicy kick to the traditional steamed rice cakes. Served as a snack or appetizer, it's perfect for a quick bite any time of the day.
Ingredients
- idli — 5 piece (whole)
- Sunflower Oil — 1 tbsp (whole)
- Coriander Leaves — 1 tsp (chopped)
- Dried Oregano (Fine Rubbed Grade) — 1.5 tbsp (whole)
- Soy Sauce — 1 tbsp (whole)
- spring onion greens — 1.5 tsp (chopped)
- onion — 1 piece (chopped)
- Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch) — 1 tsp (ground)
- salt (optional) (whole)
- green chillies — 2 piece (chopped)
- green bell pepper — 1 piece (chopped)
- Ginger — 1 tsp (grated)
Method
- To prepare Idli Manchurian Recipe With Oriental Twist, get all the ingredients ready along with leftover idlis.
- Or make idlis from idli batter in idli steamer and keep aside for 1-2 hours or more.
- Cut each idli into 6-7 pieces.Heat a shallow fry pan and add a teaspoon of oil and spread evenly.Place 6-8 pieces of idli at the bottom of the pan and shallow fry for a few minutes until crisp.The idli pieces will turn brown and crunchy at the base.
- This is one way of making crunchy idli pieces.
- I prefer making the crispy idli pieces this way.
- The other way (easier way) is shallow fry whole idlis until they turn light brown.Then cut these idlis into 6-7 pieces.
- Now, heat another pan, with a wide base.
- Add the remaining oil.
- Once the oil is heated, add chopped onions and fry until it turns crispy.
- Add the chopped capsicum pieces and fry well.Add the ginger paste and mix well.
- Add to the above mix, add soy sauce, red chilli powder and salt.
- Add slit green chillies and saute well.
- Put off the heat and sprinkle oregano flakes and mix.
- Garnish Idli Manchurian Recipe With Oriental Twist with coriander leaves and chopped spring onion leaves and serve with roasted tomato sauce or Schezuan Sauce as an evening snack.
Common questions
- How many calories in one plate of Idli Manchurian With Oriental Twist?
- 49 kcal per plate.
- How much cooking time?
- 130 min — 120 min prep, 10 min cooking.