How long does Kothu Idli take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kothu Idli serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Kothu Idli vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Kothu Idli?

6 Idly, 3 Cloves, 1 Onion, 1 Star Anise, 2 Green Chilli, 1 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kothu Idli?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kothu Idli?

About 523 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kothu Idli

Name: Kothu Idli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Oil; 1 1/2 tbsp Fennel Seeds; 3 Cloves; 1 inch Cinnamon; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1/2 pieces Kalpasi (Stone Flower); 1 Star Anise; 2 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 Tomato; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 1/4 tsp Salt; 6 Idly; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1/2 Tomato; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

25 min
mild
Serves 2
10 people cooked this

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Kothu idli tosses torn idlis in an onion and tomato masala with whole spices, star anise and kalpasi. Mild Tamil Nadu dish, serves 2, 25 minutes, with video.

Good for: Lunchbox, Rainy Day

Ingredients

20 items

2 people

Oil3 tbsp
Fennel Seeds1 1/2 tbsp
Cloves3
Cinnamon1 inch
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Kalpasi (Stone Flower)1/2 pieces
Star Anise1
Garlic, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Green Chilli, Slit2
Tomato1½
Curry leaves4 sprigs
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Coriander Powder1 1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1/2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder1/2 tsp
Salt1 1/4 tsp
Idly6
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	523kcal	1046kcal
Protein	10g	20g
Carbohydrate	65g	129g
Fat	26g	52g
Fibre	10g	20g
Sugar	6.7g	13g

Cookd masalas for idly

Method

1
In a pan, pour oil and add in the whole garam masalas and saute until aromatic. Add in the onion, garlic, and ginger garlic paste and saute until the onion turns translucent.
OilFennel SeedsClovesCinnamonOnion
2
Add in the tomato and curry leaves and saute until the tomato turns mushy (around 3 mins)
Kalpasi (Stone Flower)Star AniseGarlicGreen ChilliTomatoCurry leaves
3
Add in all the powdered spices and cook until aromatic (around 2 mins)
Ginger Garlic PasteCoriander PowderTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderGaram Masala PowderSalt
4
Tear in the idli and add onion, tomato, curry leaves, salt and pepper. Mix that in until thoroughly combined. Garnish it with coriander leaves and serve hot
IdlyOnionTomatoCurry leavesBlack Pepper PowderCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Kothu Idli take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kothu Idli serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kothu Idli vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kothu Idli spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Kothu Idli?: 6 Idly, 3 Cloves, 1 Onion, 1 Star Anise, 2 Green Chilli, 1 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kothu Idli?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kothu Idli?: About 523 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.