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Spot Idli

Masaledar idlis, pan cooked in a unique way This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Spot Idli

Main Ingredients Readymade idli batter, Gun powder (molagapodi)
Cuisine South Indian
Course Snacks and Starters
Prep Time 11-15 minutes
Cook time 51-60 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Spicy
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Veg

Ingredients list for Spot Idli

  • as required Readymade idli batter
  • 8 tablespo to sprinkle Gun powder (molagapodi)
  • 8 teaspoon Oil
  • 6 Green chillies chopped
  • 4 Medium onions chopped
  • 4 Medium tomatoes chopped
  • to taste Salt
  • to garnish Fresh coriander leaves chopped
  • to serve Coconut chutney

Method

  1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add green chillies and onion and sauté till translucent.
  2. Add tomato and mix well. Add salt, mix well and cook till tomato is pulpy.
  3. Add molagapodi, mix well and add ¼ cup water and mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Transfer into a bowl.
  4. For each portion spread ¼ portion of the mixture evenly on the pan.
  5. Add salt to the idli batter and mix well. Pour a ladleful of batter over the onion-tomato mixture in 3 places keeping a little distance between each. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes.
  6. Flip each idli, drizzle a little oil all around and cook for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle coriander leaves over them. Use up the remaining batter in the same way.
  7. Transfer the idlis onto serving plates, sprinkle some molagapodi over them and serve hot with coconut chutney.
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