'Matki Idli' Being Sold in Delhi Cringes Desi Foodies: 'Who Heats Coconut Chutney?'

Imagine yourself being served a generous platter of idlis accompanied by steaming hot sambhar and coconut chutney. Just the thought of it is enough to make your mouth water, right? This beloved South Indian breakfast is renowned for its delicate flavours and satisfying wholesomeness that never fails to hit the spot. But what if this familiar sight was served in an unconventional vessel like a matki (earthen pot)? The intrigue might tempt you to indulge, until you realise that everything has been pre-mixed, including the chutney, and heated together.

Recently, a Delhi eatery decided to introduce a fancy rendition of the classic idli-sambhar combo dubbed ‘Matki Idli’, much to the bewilderment of Desi foodies.

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A video shared by the Instagram page @universal_exploring provided a glimpse into the unique serving style at Sambarpot, a restaurant in Delhi. The process began with pouring piping hot sambhar into the pot, followed by arranging small idlis atop, and finally, drizzling coconut and red chutney over the ensemble before sealing it with aluminium foil. The pot was then placed on a stove to heat before being presented directly to the diner. Only after lifting the lid was the concoction poured onto a plate, ready to be savoured.

Here’s the Video:

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Since the video went viral, the internet has been buzzing with mixed reactions. “Who the hell heats coconut chutney ? Yuck stop murdering south Indians,” remarked one user. Another expressed, “I love south indian! Damn i am a south indian but if u mix everything like that and give me, i will definitely not eat it.”

A third lamented, “I cannot un-see this.! Who heats coconut chutney! Maybe it tastes fine, but please yaar… don’t kill a South Indian like this.” A fourth user quipped, “Over engineering of things is injurious to life.”

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Meanwhile, this isn’t the first time our beloved idli has been subjected to such culinary experiments. Previously, the introduction of ‘Rasgulla Idli’ caused an uproar online, with rasgullas incorporated into the idli batter, resulting in a dish that left many scratching their heads, unsure whether it was breakfast or dessert!