Khotto - Idli steamed with jackfruit leaves

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:33:00 +0530

This Sunday I made Khotto also called Khottige or Gunda. It is a type of Idli which is steamed in baskets made from Jackfruit leaves. Preparing it in Jackfruit leaves basket gives it an unmatchable taste and aroma of jackfruit. It is often served with sambhar chutney or some non-vegetarian gravy too. My son likes it with coconut oil and chutney. My son wanted to eat this dish since many days , so finally he finally plucked some large leaves from a jackfruit tree in our backyard and gave it to me.

My mother makes better khottos than me, there’s always something to learn from my mother. She always stresses the importance of using traditional techniques in cooking, and I find most of her tips right.

So you can start today’s recipe by gathering all the ingredients mentioned below.

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Khotto - Idli steamed with jackfruit leaves