Spot Idli Recipe (Hyderabadi Street Style)

A plate with two pieces of spot idli garnished with green chilies, lime slices, curry leaves, placed on a woven mat with extra chilies and leaves around.

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Spot Idli Recipe (Hyderabadi Street Style)

Spot Idli is a popular Hyderabadi street-style recipe, where idli batter is poured on a spicy tomato onion masala and steamed. Try my easy recipe here.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Breakfast, Snacks

Cuisine: Hyderabadi, Indian

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: people

Author: Neha Mathur

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter salted or unsalted
2 tablespoons oil
½ cup chopped onions
2 teaspoons finely chopped green chilies
½ cup finely chopped tomatoes
10-12 curry leaves
2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
2 tablespoons idli podi at room-temperature
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)
1 cup idli batter

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Instructions

Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted, add onions, green chilies, tomatoes, curry leaves, ginger, and garlic, and saute for 2 minutes.
Add chili powder, idli podi, and cilantro, and saute for 30-40 seconds.

Taste the masala and add any salt if needed. My idli podi already had salt, so I didn’t add any extra.

Divide the masala into four equal parts and place the mounds in opposite corners of the pan. Leave a little gap between each mound so the idlis don’t merge.
Pour 2-3 tablespoon of room-temperature idli batter over each masala mound. The batter will spread slightly and begin to form small bubbles.
Reduce the heat to medium.
Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 4-5 minutes or until the batter is lightly set on top. The bottom will turn golden brown and slightly crisp.
Remove the lid and flip the mounds using a large, flat ladle or a silicone spatula. The masala side should now be facing up.
Cook uncovered for another 2 minutes to crisp up the edges.
Remove to a serving plate.
Drizzle a little ghee on top and serve immediately.

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Notes

Adjust the green chillies and red chilli powder to suit your taste.

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