Hyderabadi spot idli / Hyderabadi street food

   Hyderabadi spot idli / Hyderabadi street food

 

Hyderabadi spot idli / Hyderabadi street food

   

    Hyderabadi Spot Idli — a beloved street-style twist on the traditional South Indian idli. Popular on the streets of Hyderabad, especially in places like Gachibowli, Madhapur, and Charminar, this dish combines soft mini idlis with a spicy, buttery masala — cooked right on a hot tawa. Below is a detailed step-by-step recipe to make Hyderabadi Spot Idli at home.


Hyderabadi Spot Idli Recipe:-

 Total Time

* Preparation: 15 minutes (excluding idli batter fermentation)

* Cooking: 15 minutes

* Total: 30 minutes

 Serves

* 2–3 people


 Ingredients:-

For Idlis:-

* Idli batter – 2 cups (readymade or homemade)

* butter – for greasing the mould


For spot idli masala powder:-

* Chana dal - 1 1/2 tsp

* Urad dal - 1 1/2 tsp

* Coriander seeds - 2 tsp

* cumin seeds - 1 tsp

* Fenugreek seeds - 1/4 tsp

* Pepper corns - 1 tsp

* Tamarind bits - 2-3

* Garlic cloves - 3

* Asafoetida powder - 1/4 tsp

* Curry leaves -2 sprigs

* Kashmiri chilli powder - 1 tsp

* Salt - to taste


For Masala Base:-

* Butter – 2 tbsp

* Oil – 1 tsp

* Onion – 1 medium, finely chopped

* Tomato – 1 medium, finely chopped

* Green chilies – 1 or 2, finely chopped

* Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp

* Curry leaves – 6–8 leaves

* Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

* Red chili powder – 1 tsp (adjust to taste)

* spot idli masala powder – 1 tbs

* Salt – to taste

* Coriander leaves – finely chopped, for garnish

* Lemon juice – 1 tsp (optional)


 Step-by-Step Method:-

Step 1 : Prepare spot idli masala powder

* Heat a pan, dry roast all the ingredients except chilli powder, asafoetida powder and salt.

* Dry roast until golden brown and release a good aroma. 

* Then add kashmiri chilli powder, asafoetida powder and salt. Mix it for 1 minute. 

* Remove from the flame.

* Let it cool down completely. 

* Then grind it to a fine powder. 

* Spot idli masala powder is ready. Set aside. 


Step 2: Prepare the Masala Base

* Heat a pan add butter and oil. 

* Add onions, and green chilies. Sauté until onions turn golden brown.

* Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.

* Now, add tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.

* Mix in turmeric, red chili powder, prepared spot idli  masala powder and salt. Cook for a minute.

* Turn off the flame and set aside. 


Step 3: Prepare the spot idli :-

* Heat a pancake tawa. Grease it with little butter. 

* Place spoon full of prepared onion tomato  masala into each mould. Gently press it with a spoon to level it. 

* Pour the idli batter over that. 

* Spread little spot idli masala powderand chopped coriander leaves

* Add a small cube of butter on top  for that signature street-style flavor.

* Cover it and cook for about 4-5 minutes  on medium flame or until it's done. 

* Once it done, flip it and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes.

* Then remove from the flame and demould it.

Step 4: Garnish and Serve

* Sprinkle fresh coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice.

* Serve hot and spicy spot idlis with coconut chutney or a tangy tomato chutney.

ENJOY!!!! 

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