Banana Leaf Spot Idli by @chieffoodieofficer

≈ 30 min

3 servings

🫗

30 ml

Oil

🧅

160 g

Onions

🍅

180 g

Tomatoes

🧂

1.5 g

Salt

🫙

3 g

Turmeric powder

🌶️

4 g

Red chilly powder

🧂

1.5 tsp

Gun powder podi

🍚

240 ml

Idli batter

🌿

4 g

Coriander

  1. Wash

    Wash the banana leaf and cut it into pieces sized to line the idli mould cavities.

  2. Heat

    Heat 2 tbsp cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.

  3. Add

    Add 1 cup chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.

  4. Add

    Add 1 cup chopped tomato and cook until it softens and becomes pulpy, about 4 to 5 minutes.

  5. Stir

    Stir in salt, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1.5 tsp red chilly powder, and 1.5 tsp gunpowder podi.

  6. Cook

    Cook the seasoned onion-tomato mixture for 2 minutes, then cool it until just warm.

  7. Combine

    Combine 1 cup idli batter with the warm onion-tomato mixture in a mixing bowl.

  8. Line

    Line the idli mould with banana leaf pieces and spoon the prepared batter into 2 to 3 mould cavities.

  9. Steam

    Steam the filled mould in a steamer over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes.

  10. Rest

    Rest the steamed idlis for 2 minutes, then gently release them from the mould.

  11. Garnish

    Garnish the banana leaf spot idlis with fresh coriander and 0.5 tsp gunpowder podi before serving.

Banana Leaf Spot Idli by @chieffoodieofficer

≈ 30 min

3 servings

🫗

30 ml

Oil

🧅

160 g

Onions

🍅

180 g

Tomatoes

🧂

1.5 g

Salt

🫙

3 g

Turmeric powder

🌶️

4 g

Red chilly powder

🧂

1.5 tsp

Gun powder podi

🍚

240 ml

Idli batter

🌿

4 g

Coriander

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Wash the banana leaf and cut it into pieces sized to line the idli mould cavities.

    🍃Banana leaf
    🔪Knife
    🪵Chopping board

  2. Step 2/11

    Heat 2 tbsp cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.

    🫗Cooking oil
    🥄Measuring spoons
    🥄Spatula

  3. Step 3/11

    Add 1 cup chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.

    🧅Onion
    🥄Spatula

  4. Step 4/11

    Add 1 cup chopped tomato and cook until it softens and becomes pulpy, about 4 to 5 minutes.

    🍅Tomato
    🥄Spatula

  5. Step 5/11

    Stir in salt, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1.5 tsp red chilly powder, and 1.5 tsp gunpowder podi.

    🧂Salt
    🫙Turmeric powder
    🌶️Red chilly powder
    Gunpowder podi
    🥄Measuring spoons
    🥄Spatula

  6. Step 6/11

    Cook the seasoned onion-tomato mixture for 2 minutes, then cool it until just warm.

    🥄Spatula

  7. Step 7/11

    Combine 1 cup idli batter with the warm onion-tomato mixture in a mixing bowl.

    🍚Idli batter
    🥣Mixing bowl
    🥄Spatula

  8. Step 8/11

    Line the idli mould with banana leaf pieces and spoon the prepared batter into 2 to 3 mould cavities.

    🍃Banana leaf
    🍳Idli mould
    🥄Spatula

  9. Step 9/11

    Steam the filled mould in a steamer over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes.

    🍲Steamer
    🍳Idli mould

  10. Step 10/11

    Rest the steamed idlis for 2 minutes, then gently release them from the mould.

    🍳Idli mould
    🥄Spatula

  11. Step 11/11

    Garnish the banana leaf spot idlis with fresh coriander and 0.5 tsp gunpowder podi before serving.

    🌿Fresh coriander
    Gunpowder podi for garnish
    🥄Measuring spoons

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Seasonings, Spices, Grains, Fermented Foods

Ingredients

Oil, Onions, Tomatoes, Salt, Turmeric powder, Red chilly powder, Gun powder podi, Idli batter, Coriander

Notes

Onions (chopped), Tomatoes (chopped), Salt (as per taste), Gun powder podi (for garnishing), Idli batter (makes 2-3 spot idlis), Coriander (for garnishing)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Egg-free

Calories

250 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 5g, Carbohydrates: 33g, Fat: 10g, Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 440mg, Potassium: 330mg, Iron: 2.1mg, Calcium: 45mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 14mg, Vitamin A: 42µg, Folate: 30µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Knife, Chopping board, Measuring spoons, Measuring cup, Spatula, Mixing bowl, Idli mould, Steamer

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Breakfast, Snack

Occasions

Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Tea Time

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@chieffoodieofficer

Origin

Cuisine

South Indian, Indian

Geographic

India, South India

Various

Aspect

Texture

Soft, Fluffy, Moist, Tender

Flavors

Spicy, Savory, Tangy, Earthy, Aromatic

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer in hot weather), fridge : 2 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool completely before refrigerating,Re-steam or microwave until hot before serving), freezer : 1 month (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Separate idlis with parchment paper,Steam from frozen until heated through)