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Hyderabad is well-known for its spot idli and why not, it is such an incredible dish to dig your fingers into! No wonder, when we came across this recipe, it was an instant mouth-watering reaction for us!

The concept of spot idli was pretty new to us so we decided to dig deeper to find out what it is made up of, the ingredients needed, and how exactly it is prepared. We ended up loving what the outcomes were and you will too! So have a look at what tips we gathered for you!

Learning more about spot idli

So what is spot idli and why is it called so? We must admit that it is quite an intriguing name for idlis! Let's find out what makes them unique and distinguished from the rest of the members of the idli clan. Hyderabadi spot idli is a wonderful and gorgeous street food that is popular all over the region.

Normal idli batter is poured over spicy tomato chili paste to create this unique dish. And guess what, you don't need an idli mold to make this idli! Guessing how long it takes? Only fifteen minutes. Such idlis are generally served with faithful coconut chutney or orange chutney made with tomato and onions.

What are the ingredients for spot idli?

Since you are making this recipe for the first time, we are sure you wouldn't want to miss out on the ingredients! Here is a list to help you gather them all before you begin.

Idli batter- Both homemade as well as store-bought idli batter can be used for making the idlis.

Idli podi- Again, idli podi is something that you can either make at home or choose to get from the store. There are other podis that you can experiment with, these include Karivepaku Podi or Andhra Style Peanut Chutney Powder.

Other ingredients- Other items that you are likely to need while making spot idlis are butter, oil, onions, chilis, fresh tomatoes, curry leaves, ginger and garlic, cilantro or coriander leaves, Kashmiri chili powder, and so on. The amount of green chilis or red chilis you need for your idlis must be adjusted based on your spice tolerance level.

That is more or less all the ingredients you shall require while making spot idlis! Now it is time we learn to prepare them at home.

How to make spot idlis at home

From the streets of Hyderabad to our kitchen, spot idlis will soon make their place in our hearts as well. Melt some butter on a pan! Make sure there is enough butter on the pan so that the spot idlis do not stick at the bottom of the skillet. Maintain the flames on medium while engaging in this recipe.

Once the butter has completely melted down, add chopped onions, green chilies, and tomatoes to the pan. Then go in a few handfuls of curry leaves. Next, put the chopped ginger and garlic into the skillet and enjoy the sizzling fragrance that is eventually released.

Now saute everything for a few minutes, and give it a nice toss so it does not stick to the bottom. Once the masala is ready, you can divide it into four sections on the pan! Take a spoonful of idli batter and pour it just over the individual sections. At this point, you can reduce the heat and cover the pan on top! Leave the arrangement to simmer on the heat for a while. Once the idli batter is ready, you can flip the batter to expose the masala layer. Use a silicone spatula as this makes it easier to flip without breaking. Allow the spot idli to cook uncovered for two to three minutes this way. Take the spot idlis and place it on the plate with some melted ghee on top.

What can you serve with spot idlis?

Serving spot idlis with rich coconut chutney is the best duo ever. Enjoy this as breakfast with a piping hot cup of coffee. Peanut coriander chutney tastes divine with spot idlis or you can even go ahead and prepare mint coconut chutney. And honestly, if you ask us, onion tomato chutney is our favorite.

How to store the extra spot idli

If you ended up making some extra a lot of idlis that you could not finish and now wondering what to do with the extra, here is what you need to know! The leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator but served hot every time you offer this on the table. Spot idlis are our new favorite and we think you will like it too. Make it at home soon and let us know how it turned out for you!

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