Kothu Idli
Also known as Kothu Idli, stone flower · Veg · Tiffin
Good for: Lunchbox, Rainy Day
Cook along
4 steps, each one filmed
A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.
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.
Ingredients
20 itemsSunflower Oil3 tbsp
Fennel Seeds1 1/2 tbsp
Cloves3
Garlic, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Tomato1.5
Curry leaves4 sprigs
Cinnamon1 inch
Kalpasi (Stone Flower)1/2 pieces
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Coriander Powder1 1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1/2 tsp
Idly6
Star Anise1
Green Chilli, Slit2
Garam Masala Powder1/2 tsp
Salt1 1/4 tsp
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 524kcal | 1048kcal |
| Protein | 10g | 20g |
| Carbohydrate | 65g | 130g |
| Fat | 26g | 52g |
| Fibre | 10g | 20g |
| Sugar | 6.8g | 14g |
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.
Sunflower OilFennel SeedsClovesCinnamonOnion
- 2
Add in the tomato and curry leaves and saute until the tomato turns mushy (around 3 mins)
GarlicKalpasi (Stone Flower)TomatoStar AniseCurry leavesGreen Chilli
- 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
OnionTomatoCurry leavesIdlyBlack 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, 1/2 Tomato, 1 Star Anise, 2 Green Chilli, 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 524 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- S
Samson SelvarajJanuary 2025
very delicious!!
