Hot and Sour Idlis

Hot and Sour Idlis

From   Tea Time

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 10 minutes

Method: Easy

Course: Snack

Type: Fusion

Ideal way to use up leftover idlis – cook them in a Chinese way

Ingredients

  • Idlis 12
  • Oil 1 tbsp
  • Garlic, chopped 2 tbsps
  • Spring onion bulbs, chopped 2 tbsps
  • Chilli sauce 2 tbsps
  • Vinegar 1 tbsp
  • Sugar 1 tbsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Tomato sauce 4 tbsps
  • Soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 2 tsps
  • Spring onion greens, chopped 2 tbsps

Methods

  • Cut idlis into small cubes.
  • Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add garlic and spring onion bulbs and saute till golden.
  • Add chilli sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt, tomato sauce and soya sauce and mix well. Add idli cubes and toss well so that all the idli pieces are well coated with the cooked sauce.
  • Add coriander leaves and mix well.
  • Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot.