Make Bengaluru's Famous Rameswaram Podi Idli At Home With This Recipe!

Credits: aruna_vijay_masterchef/ Instagram

Recipe For Ghee Podi Idli

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Ingredients for Thatte Idli

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Ingredients for Podi

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Step 1

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Final Step

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Are you excited to make these Rameswaram-style Ghee Podi Idlis?

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