Man Slams Hatti Kaapi In Bengaluru For Serving Idly Chaat; Netizens Call It “Recycled Delicacy”

Ask a South Indian what to do with leftover idlis and you’ll get the most creative and delicious responses. There’s roasted idlis, idli poha and even idli burger if you wish to push the envelope. However, one X user was disappointed with Bengaluru’s Hatti Kaapi for introducing Idly Chaat to their menu. Read on to know more.

Hatti Kaapi’s Idly Chaat Has Irked X User

Ajay Rotti took to his X handle to slam Hatti Kaapi for its unusual dish: Idly Chaat. He shared a picture of a plate of idli topped with chutneys and other condiments and expressed his displeasure about the same. He asked the coffee and snack brand why they would serve such a dish. Moreover, he said that while customers like him adore their authentic filter coffee “with or without bella (jaggery)” why would they resort to this fusion dish?

Furthermore, Rotti said that it was sad to see brands like Hatti Kaapi fall to “killing our dishes”. He tagged journalist Shiv Aroor, known for his “Mediocre Food” posts on X and defence expert Abijit Iyer-Mitra, another friend and fellow hater of South Indian fusion food.

As per the description next to the dish, the Idly Chaat had 83.33 kcal. It was described as comprising soft idlis topped with tangy chutneys, and spicy seasonings packing a burst of vibrant flavours. Each bite of the dish promises a tangy twist on the classic favourite idli. At first glance, the dish neither resembles an idli nor looks like a chaat. This post amassed 25.1k views and many comments.

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Netizens Not Impressed With This “Recycled Dish”

Netizens speculated on what the dish really is and what it could taste like. @GabbbarSingh wondered if Idly Chaat tasted like Bisi Bele Bath, a popular one-pot dish from Karnataka. Another X user was impressed that the brand projected an “accurate calorie count” of the dish. Others poked fun at the dish being made with leftover idlis. Some even called it a “recycled delicacy”.