Waffle Idli Delight is a savoury, fluffy and crispy waffle prepared with traditional Idli batter and served with mildly spiced potato filling and green chutney.
Serve traditional Idli in a new avatar and see friends and family come to you for second helpings. This vegan crispy waffle idli can be made with ease as long as you own a waffle maker. It can be served as breakfast, brunch or prepare for kids parties rather than deep-fried food.
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Idli Waffles Delight
Waffle Idli Delight is a savoury, fluffy and crispy waffle made with traditional idli batter, served with a mildly spiced potato filling and green chutney. A brilliant way to serve idli in a new avatar — great for breakfast, brunch, or as a fun alternative to deep-fried party food.
Ingredients
For the waffles
- 500 gram idli batter
- 3 teaspoons oil
For the potato filling
- 3 medium potatoes boiled, peeled and roughly mashed
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 1 sprig curry leaves kari patta
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 pinch asafoetida hing
- Salt to taste
To serve
- Green mint coriander chutney to taste
- Fresh coriander chopped (optional)
Instructions
Make the potato filling
- Heat the oil in a pan or kadai over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and asafoetida and allow them to crackle.
- Add the chopped onion and curry leaves. Cook for a couple of minutes until the onion has softened.
- Stir in the turmeric powder, followed by the mashed potato and salt.
- Cook for a further couple of minutes, then turn off the heat and set aside.
Make the idli waffles
- Heat your waffle maker according to its manual.
- Using a pastry or basting brush, lightly coat both waffle plates with oil.
- Pour the idli batter into the waffle plates.
- Cook for at least 4–5 minutes, or until the waffles are nicely golden and crisp.
- Remove from the waffle maker.
To serve
- Place the waffles on a plate and top with the spiced potato filling.
- Serve immediately with green chutney and a garnish of freshly chopped coriander.
Notes
For a sattvic version, omit the onion.
Bring the idli batter to room temperature before cooking the waffles, for the best results.
For a variation, serve with garlic and red chilli chutney or coconut chutney instead of green chutney.
Bring the idli batter to room temperature before cooking the waffles, for the best results.
For a variation, serve with garlic and red chilli chutney or coconut chutney instead of green chutney.
Nutrition
Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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Hayley Dhanecha says
Using the idli batter in a waffle iron is such a clever idea and the results are just brilliant, you get all that familiar fermented tang of an idli but with the most gorgeous crispy golden exterior and every single nook and cranny is just perfect for catching the coconut chutney and sambar poured over the top.
Archana says
Wow! Love the idea. You can imagine what the girls will say especially the elder one who refuses idlis. Thanks Jagruti!
jayashree says
The idea of waffles with idli batter sounds so good. Wonderful fusion here, would love to try this sometime Jagruti.
code2cook says
thats crazy idea, with idli batter making waffles seems so much fun. Loving this recipe, waffles clicks came out so beautifully and tempted me enought.
CookwithRenu says
What a makeover of our Idli's, a good way to serve kid's who like waffles but do not want to eat Idli...pics are droolworthy
Unknown says
Ingenious idea of making waffle with idli batter and they look so yummy and lovely. Loved the photos as well.
Poonam Bachhav says
The dish sounds very innovative ..you have done it so beautifully and presentation is just awesome. Even the fussy eaters would love this dish for sure.
Geetha says
I tried waffle uttapam and waffle dosa, I should try idli now. I think its a great way to feed healthy food to our kids. Love your presentation.
Freda says
That book sounds great. I love to make waffles with idli batte, always goes down well with the kids 😀 Looks super yum 🙂
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Freda!
Shobha says
Lovely fusion breakfast.We can add some onions, chillies and coriander too for a change
jcookingodyssey says
These were the ideas dancing in my head while I saw the recipe, but since it's Renu's recipe I didn't want to change anything, but yes you can do so much more with this recipe.
Anshu says
Wow! The idea of serving idli in the form of waffles sounds absolutely brilliant. For sure a keeper recipe. Thanks for sharing. Bookmarking to try it soon.
Anshu says
Wow!! the idea of serving idli in the form of a waffle sounds absolutely brilliant. For sure a keeper recipe. Thanks for sharing.
jcookingodyssey says
Thank you!
Priya Suresh says
Wowwing here Jags, what a brilliant idea to kick start a day with this incredible Waffle idli. Seriously am in love with this delightful waffle Idli, this new avatar rocks.
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks priya, I totally agree, hope you try it out too!
spoonsofflavor says
Looks amazing!! Love those clicks!!! This is something new to me.. Will definitely give this a try☺
jcookingodyssey says
Thank you!