#IdliDay: Hit Up These 5 Places For Offbeat Idli Variations

This little cafe in Frazer Town is dedicated almost entirely to idlis. Their idli burger here is quite delicious — a warm vegetable patty comes sandwiched between two big, fluffy idlis, and it’s probably healthier for you than a KFC burger! They also serve Kadubu, a Konkani speciality and a type of idli steamed in a banana leaf. Plus, the cafe has a Bangalorean twist in all the right ways! You can expect retro furnishings, with the best classic rock numbers playing in the background.

Staying close to the classic, IDC kitchen peppered all over Bangalore offers the best thatte idli accompanied by a delicious sambhar. The idlis are soft, fluffy and super indulgent. Now while chutney and sambar are the traditional and go-to topping for idlis, the Thatte Idly is topped with pudi and ghee a perfect meal, picked from the streets of Karnataka. 

Farzi is well known for their eclectic menu, and we love their unique combinations which, in this case, includes some delicious idlis! Their chilli-fried idli is delicious and spicy, and we’re quite intrigued by their one-of-a-kind beetroot and ginger rasam which pairs perfectly. Also try their butter chicken bun, which we were totally surprised to discover came sandwiched between two fluffy idlis!

Not only will this dish leave your tastebuds tingling, it’s super healthy for you! The green masala is made from pureed spinach and chillies, giving it a spice that’ll linger in your mouth. The idli itself is quite well-made, but it’s the masala that’s going to have us coming back again.

Sure, this idli is what Karnataka is famous for, so if you haven’t tried it (or, shame, haven’t even heard of it!) here’s one of LBB’s go-to restaurants for this dish. While it might taste like your regular soft, delicious idli, the flattened texture makes all the difference — it has a melt-in-your-mouth feel, and is excellent when combined with their red chutney.