Idli manchurian/chilli idlis

Ingredients;

Left-over idlis 8(fresh idlis r not suitable for making manchurian)
3 finely chopped green chilli
1 large onion diced
3 garlic cloves minced
few curry leaves
2tsp light soya sauce
1tsp green chilli sauce
1/4 tsp ajinomoto
1/2 tsp salt
pinch sugar
2tbsp oil
spring onions/green onions chopped-few tbsp (optional to garnish)

For batter;

4tbsp cornflour 2tbsp maida(self-raising flour)
1/4 tsp red chilli powder
pinch red food color
salt less than 1/4 tsp
oil to deep fry idlis

Method;

Cut idlis into equal sized cubes.In a bowl add cornflour,maida,red chilli powder,red food color,salt and required water to make a very thin batter.Mix well until smooth and thin batter is formed.Heat enough oil in a pan to deep fry idlis.when oil is hot,dip idlis in prepared batter and drop it into hot oil.Fry the idlis until golden brown and crispy.Drain the deep fried idlis on paper towel and allow to cool.In another sauce pan heat 2tbsp oil,when oil is hot add the diced onions,garlic ,curry leaves and green chillies.Saute the onions,garlic and green chillies for few min,now reduce the heat and add the light soya sauce,green chilli sauce,ajinomoto,sugar and salt to the onions.Stir well the mixture and add couple of tbsp of water until a light sauce is formed.Now add the fried idlis to the onion gravy and stir well until the sauce is well coated on all idli pieces.Increase heat and stir fry the idlis until dry and crisp.