Chilli Idli

 Idli, though a comfort food to many is not a welcoming one for others. So when it comes to feeding kids, often we have to try out different ways to brighten up the plate. This dish is quite simple and easy way to include veggies in to your little one's healthy diet. Its an instant hit at my house, hopefully might turn out to be the same at yours too.

INGREDIENTS :

Idli      : 10 Nos
Onion  : 1 Big
Green Bell Pepper      : 1 Small
Yellow Bell Pepper     : 1 Small
Spring Onion               : 2 Nos
Chopped Coriander     : 2  Tblsp
Soy Sauce                    : 3 Tblsp
Tomato Ketchup          : 3 Tblsp
Hot Sauce/Chilly Sauce : 2 Tsp
Chilly Powder              : 1 Tsp
Garam Masala              :1/2 Tsp
Salt     
Oil         

METHOD :

    Cut the idlis, onion and bell peppers into small cubes and finely chop the spring onion. In a deep fry pan add about 3 tablespoon oil and fry the idli pieces, remove from oil and keep aside. To the same pan add the chopped onion. Sometimes the idli might absorb all the oil so you might want to add a tablespoon of oil to cook the veggies. Half way through, add the bell peppers and fry them for about 5 mins and then add the white part of the spring onion. Reserve the green part for garnish.

When the veggies are cooked, add the chilly powder, garam masala, soy sauce, hot sauce and ketchup to the vegetables and fry them for about 2 mins. Now add the fried idli to this and mix them well. Adjust salt and garnish with chopped coriander leaves and the green onion and cover and simmer for 3 mins.

    This can be served with raita on the side or as such for breakfast or dinner. Kids would really love the color.