Idlis steamed in jackfruit leaves

IDLIS STEAMED IN JACKFRUIT LEAF BASKET / KHOTTO / HITTU / KHOTE KADUBU 

by RESHMA SHETTY 

INGREDIENTS

• Idli batter [ little thick than regular idli batter ]– refer here for recipe – Batter for soft idli 
• Jackfruit leaves as required to make baskets

PREPARATION

The baskets are made with 4 leaves woven together .You can stitch or staple the leaf or use small sticks [ tooth pick ] or broom stick pieces.

Hold ends of 4 leaves one on top of the other .and staple it .

Now fold the adjacent eaves together and stitch it .[see that there are no holes ]

METHOD

Carefully pour the fermented idli batter into the leaf basket .

Place them in the steamer in standing position and steam it for 20 – 25 minutes depending on the size of the basket .

Once done cool it for 3 – 4 minutes .[else they will break ]

After steaming the colour of the leaves changes .

Peel the leaf and serve the idlis with any Southindian accompaniments .[ sambar /chutney ]

NOTES

1. V can also use turmeric leaf /banana leaf /tumbler /steel bowls .
2. These idlis have unique flavour.
3. Do not overcrowd while steaming .
4. Idli batter made with idli rava will be good.Refer here – Idli recipe using idli rava

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