Idli Manchurian
Idli Manchurian is the perfect blend of crispy, soft, spicy, sweet, and tangy! The vada are made from leftover Idli they make the perfect sponge for the gravy. The manchurian gravy is perfect you can use it with cauliflower or any other veg. manchurian recipe! My mom made this recipe after making way too many Idlis one day and we needed a way to use them up! This is a great meal to use up any extra veggies (or condiments honestly!)
Ingredients
Idli Vada
- 20 idli quartered
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rice flour
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Kashmiri Lal mirch
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp oil
Gravy
- 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 onion thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 bell pepper sliced lengthwise
- 1 bunch green onion chopped
- 2 tbsp garlic paste
- 1 tbsp green chili paste
- 2 tbsp grated ginger
- 15 curry leaves chopped
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1/3 cup sweet and sour sauce I use Kikkoman!
- 1/3 cup chili garlic sauce I use the one from Huy Fong Foods, the same company as Sriracha!
- Oil for frying
Instructions
Idli Vada
- Combine all batter ingredients, and coat all of the quartered Idlis.
- Deep fry Idlis in oil at 350° until golden brown.
Gravy
- Sautéed vegetables with ginger, garlic, chili paste, and curry leaves and 1 tsp of salt.
- Add chili sauce and sweet and sour sauce.
- Toss to coat and serve with noodles, fried rice, and wontons!