Khotto ( Idli Steamed in weaved Jackfruit leaves basket )

A huge, king size breakfast from Udupi, Mangalore regions of Coastal Karnatka. A aromatic dish which tastes heavenly if served with Sambhar & Chutney  with spoonful of fried coconut oil :)!!!


Ingredients :

• Urdal 1 cup
• Rice rava / Idli rava 2 - 2 1/2 cup ( Depending upon the quality of urdal )
• Weaved Jackfruit leaves basket 10
• Salt to taste 

Method :

   Soak urdal in enough water for 2 hours, now grind it into smooth batter ( takes around 15 to 20 minutes approximately ) 

Now transfer ground batter into wide bowl, add rice/ idli rava, add salt & mix well. Allow the batter to ferment overnite 

Next day pour the fermented batter in  weaved jackfruit leaves basket  till 3/4th  and steam it like regular idli's for 15 to 20 minutes!!!!

Serve hot with sambhar & chutney !!!