Idli Tikka
Indian Indian - Tandoori and Kebabs

Idli Tikka

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Marinated in spiced yoghurt, Kashmiri chillies, and garlic, then roasted over roaring tandoor charcoal embers with charred edges.

Ingredients

  • • 350g ready idlis, cut into fingers
  • • 1/2 cup thick yogurt
  • • 1 tbsp tandoori masala
  • • 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • • 2 tbsp mustard oil
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Cut the idlis into thick fingers and pat them dry.

2
Phase 2

Whisk the yogurt with tandoori masala, Kashmiri chili powder, ginger-garlic paste, and salt; coat the idli fingers and rest 15 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Thread the marinated idli fingers onto skewers.

4
Phase 4

Grill over high heat, basting with mustard oil, until crisp and charred at the edges.

5
Phase 5

Dust with chaat masala and serve hot with green chutney.