How long does Kotte Kadubu / Moode take?

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

How many people does Kotte Kadubu / Moode serve?

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

Is Kotte Kadubu / Moode vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kotte Kadubu / Moode?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kotte Kadubu / Moode?

About 360 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kotte Kadubu / Moode

Name: Kotte Kadubu / Moode
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Karnataka
Ingredients: 900 grams Idli Dosa Batter; 700 ml Water, For Steaming

40 min
not spicy
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

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Also known as khotte, khotte idli, kotte idli · Veg · Tiffin

Tiffin Vegan Low fat Jain Gluten-free Dairy-free

Kotte kadubu, or moode, is a Karnataka idli made by steaming idli dosa batter in jackfruit leaf cups. A mild breakfast, serves 4, about 40 minutes.

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

2 items

4 people

Idli Dosa BatterSee how to make it900 grams
Water, For Steaming700 ml

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	360kcal	1440kcal
Protein	11g	45g
Carbohydrate	72g	288g
Fat	2.3g	9.2g
Fibre	4.5g	18g

Method

1
Get ready: wash the jackfruit leaves and wipe them dry. Stir the idli dosa batter gently in a bowl. It should be thick but easy to pour.
Idli Dosa Batter
2
Overlap four leaves to form a small cup and secure the joins with four wooden toothpicks. Make four leaf moulds in the same way. Fill each mould three-fourths full with batter.
3
Pour the water into a steamer or pressure cooker and place a stand inside. Heat on high flame for 5 minutes until the water boils steadily. Place the leaf moulds on the stand, cover without the pressure cooker whistle, and steam on medium flame for 18 to 20 minutes until the idlis are firm and a knife inserted in the centre comes out clean.
Water
4
Switch off the flame and rest the moulds for 5 minutes. Open the leaves and remove the kadubu carefully. They should come away cleanly and be firm in the centre.

Before you start

How long does Kotte Kadubu / Moode take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kotte Kadubu / Moode serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kotte Kadubu / Moode vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kotte Kadubu / Moode spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kotte Kadubu / Moode?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kotte Kadubu / Moode?: About 360 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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