Idli Manchurian Recipe With Oriental Twist

Step 1: To prepare Idli Manchurian Recipe With Oriental Twist, get all the ingredients ready along with leftover idlis

Step 2: Or make idlis from idli batter in idli steamer and keep aside for 1-2 hours or more

Step 3: Cut each idli into 6-7 pieces

Step 4: Heat a shallow fry pan and add a teaspoon of oil and spread evenly

Step 5: Place 6-8 pieces of idli at the bottom of the pan and shallow fry for a few minutes until crisp

Step 6: The idli pieces will turn brown and crunchy at the base

Step 7: This is one way of making crunchy idli pieces

Step 8: I prefer making the crispy idli pieces this way

Step 9: The other way (easier way) is shallow fry whole idlis until they turn light brown

Step 10: Then cut these idlis into 6-7 pieces

Step 11: Now, heat another pan, with a wide base

Step 12: Add the remaining oil

Step 13: Once the oil is heated, add chopped onions and fry until it turns crispy

Step 14: Add the chopped capsicum pieces and fry well

Step 15: Add the ginger paste and mix well

Step 16: Add to the above mix, add soy sauce, red chilli powder and salt

Step 17: Add slit green chillies and saute well

Step 18: Put off the heat and sprinkle oregano flakes and mix

Step 19: 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