Idli Manchurian | Idly Manchurian

Idli Manchurian is one of a Indo-chinese appetizer. Idli is a authentic South Indian Breakfast recipe. Sometimes there will be left over Idli and I prepare either Idli upma or Kaima Idli. This time I prepared Idli manchurian with left over Idli's. The preparation is very similar to Gobi Manchurian. This can be served as a evening snacks or along with fried rice, pulao or biryani. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Indo-chinese appetizer Idli Manchurian or Idli Manchurian.


Preparation Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins 

Ready In: 30 mins 

Yields: 2 Servings

Ingredients:

Table 1: Sauce

Oil	1 tbsp
Ginger and Garlic finely chopped	2 tsp
Green chillies finely chopped	2
Onion finely chopped	1/4 Cup
Capsicum finely chopped	1/4 Cup
Tomato sauce	2 tbsp
Red chilli sauce	3 tbsp
Soy sauce	1 tsp
Vinegar	1 tsp
Corn flour	1 tsp
Green onions chopped or Coriander leaves chopped	For Garnishing

Table 2:

Oil	For Deep Fry
All purpose flour	3 tbsp
Corn flour	1 tbsp
Ginger garlic paste	1 tsp
Pepper powder or Red chilli powder	1 tsp
Idli pieces	2 cups
Salt

Instructions:

• Refrigerate idli for 3- 4 hrs. Remove from fridge and cut into small cubes.Add All-purpose flour, corn flour, ginger garlic paste, salt, pepper and water from table 2 . Prepare a thick batter. 

• Coat Idli pieces  with batter and deep fry Idli till it turns crisp. 

•  Remove the excess oil by placing the deep fried idli in paper towel.

• Heat Oil in the pan and add  finely chopped ginger,garlic and green chillies. Once raw smell goes off, add onions. Fry till onions turn translucent.  

• Add Capsicum and fry for 2 mins. Add the sauces and vinegar and when oil separates add corn flour, 3 tbsp water and fry till the sauce thickens. 

•  Add fried idli to the sauce and mix it well.Garnish with green onions or coriander leaves.

Tips:

Adjust green chillies to your taste.

Don't over crowd idli while deep frying.

For best results, cook the sauce in sesame oil.

To check the hotness of oil for deep fry, drop a small batter.If it bubbles up, then the oil is hot.