Idli isn’t just-food. It’s an emotion. The South Indian breakfast dish made of steamed rice and black lentils is hailed for being healthy. Dip it in a bowl of spicy sambhar or comforting chutney, and you’re good to go. South India is dotted with a variety of delicious idlis like Rava Idli, the cucumber-infused Southekayi Kadubu and Ghee Podi Idli to name a few. A food joint in Hyderabad is serving another variety of idli called leaf idli, Pottikkalu in Telugu or Khotto in Konkani cuisine. Devour this idli for just ₹10 in Hyderabad. Get all the deets below.
Devour Pottikkalu Or Leaf Idlis In Hyderabad For Just ₹10
A video uploaded by a food blogger on his page @eatographers shows the unique leaf idlis being prepared at a roadside stall. In the caption, he mentioned that the street vendor sells the leaf idli in Hyderabad’s Kukatpalli for just ₹10. In the reel, the vendor pours the idli leaf basket made of jackfruit leaves. Then, he places the batter filled leaf baskets in the steamer, and turns on the flame.
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The Idlis Are Served With Chutney & Sambhar
Once the idlis are ready, he removes them and unopens the leaf baskets. The idlis have taken the hexagonal shape of the basket and the aroma of the jackfruit leaves. The dish is served with a helping of chutney, podi and sambhar. Many foodies were curious to know what the idli tastes like. Mangaloreans flooded the comment section educating foodies about the traditional khotte or khotto. Well, this is one type of idli you must certainly have.
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