Idli Manchurian
Servings - 2 - 3
INGREDIENTS

Semolina - 300 grams
Curd - 200 grams
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Water - 250 milliliters
Fruit salt - 1 teaspoon
Water - 10 milliliters
All purpose flour - 150 grams
Corn flour - 2 tablespoons
Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
Paprika - 1 teaspoon
Black pepper powder - 1/4 teaspoon
Water - 300 milliliters
Oil - for frying
Oil - 30 milliliters
Onions - 70 grams
Bell pepper - 70 grams
Red chili sauce - 1 tablespoon
Soy sauce - 2 teaspoons
Vinegar - 1 teaspoon
Ketchup - 50 grams
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
Water - 300 milliliters
Corn flour - 1 tablespoon
Water - 30 milliliters
Spring onions - for garnishing
PREPARATION
1. In a mixing bowl, add 300 grams semolina, 200 grams curd, 1 teaspoon salt and mix it well.
2. Then, add 250 milliliters water and mix it well to make a thick batter.3. Rest the batter for 20 - 30 minutes.
4. Add 1 teaspoon fruit salt, 10 milliliters water and mix it well.
5. Pour the batter into a idli maker.
6. Place it in a skillet filled with water.
7. Cover it with lid and steam for about 10 - 12 minutes.
8. Open the lid and remove the idli from it.
9. Cut it into long pieces and keep aside.
10. In a mixing bowl, add 150 grams all purpose flour, 2 tablespoons corn flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper powder and mix it well.
11. Add 300 milliliters water and mix it well to make a thick batter.
12. Now, add the idli into it and coat it properly.
13. Heat sufficient oil in a heavy skillet and deep fry these until golden brown and crispy.
14. Drain it on an absorbent paper and keep aside.
15. Heat 30 milliliters oil in a skillet, add 70 grams onions and fry till translucent or until it turns golden brown in color.
16. Then, add 70 grams bell pepper and mix it well.
17. Cook for 5 - 7 minutes on medium heat.
18. Now, add 1 tablespoon red chili sauce, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon vinegar, 50 grams ketchup, 1/2 teaspoon salt and mix it well.
19. Add 300 milliliters water and mix it well.
20. Bring it to a boil.
21. In a bowl, add 1 tablespoon corn flour, 30 milliliters water and mix it well.
22. Pour the mixture into the skillet and mix it well.
23. Bring it to a boil.
24. Now, add the fried idli and give it a nice stir.
25. Cook for 3 - 5 minutes on medium heat.
26. Remove it from heat.
27. Garnish with spring onions.
28. Serve.
