Idly Manchurian

Here is another dish you can make with left-over Idlys. These days, Chinese dishes are very much in demand and you can surprise your family with this delicious Idly Manchurian.

Ingredients required:

Idlys - 6 large ones, cooled and cut into cubes
Onion - 1 med sized, chopped fine
Garlic - 3 flakes, chopped fine
Ginger - 1 tsp, chopped
Capsicum - 1/2, chopped
Spring onions - 1 tbsp chopped
Celery - 1 tbsp, chopped
Red chilly paste- 1 tsp
Soya sauce - 1 tbsp
Pepper powder- 1/2 tsp
Tomato sauce - 2 tbsp
Ajinomoto - a pinch (optional)
Oil - 2 tbsp
Salt - to taste


Method of preparation:

Heat a non-stick kadai or fry pan and pour 1 tbsp oil. Stir fry the cubed idlys till they turn a light,golden brown. If your pan does not have a non-stick coating, the idlys may stick on them. To avoid that, you may have to deep fry the idlys to a golden brown. Remove and keep aside.

Heat 1 tbsp oil and lightly sauté the chopped onions, ginger and garlic. When they are soft, add in the capsicum and stir fry for a minute. Now add the red chilly paste, the soya sauce, and the tomato sauce. Stir well. Add the required quantity of salt and pepper powder.

Now add the fried idlys to mixture. Put in the chopped celery and spring onions. Mix well so that all the pieces are evenly coated. Remove from fire. Garnish with chopped spring onions, and serve hot.


· Alternatively, you can make a batter by mixing 3 tbsp cornflour, ½ tsp red chilly paste, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp soya sauce, and a pinch of ajinomoto. You can dip the idly cubes into this batter and deep fry to a golden brown!