Karnataka (Bidadi, near Bengaluru) · Breakfast
Thatte idli
Also called tatte idli, plate idli, thate idli, bidadi idli
A large, flat idli steamed on a plate instead of in small moulds, from Karnataka. It is softer and spongier than a regular idli and is eaten with chutney and sambar.
The short answer
Thatte idli has about 201 kcal in a regular serving (1 thatte idli, about 100 g), with 7.3 g of protein and 3.6 g of fibre. It rates 3.0/5 (moderate fit) for weight management: a regular serving is a modest portion and it is rich in fibre for its calories, but it is low in protein for its calories.
Reviewed by Deepu Oommen on 7 Nov 2026 · How we review
- Calories per serving
- 201 kcal
- 1 thatte idli (about 100 g)
- For weight management
- 3.0 / 5Rated 3 out of 5. Moderate fit for weight management
- Protein and fibre
- 7.3 g · 3.6 g
- per serving
- Brisk walking
- About 40 min
- uses similar energy (70 kg adult)
What's in thatte idli?
Raw weights for one serving (1 thatte idli, about 100 g), from the standard recipe
- Idli rice, 36 g
- Urad dal, 18 g
- Poha (flattened rice), 5 g
How is thatte idli made?
Preparation 10 min · Cooking 20 min
- 1Soak the rice for about 5 hours and the urad dal for about 3 hours.
- 2Grind the dal to a smooth, airy batter.
- 3Rinse the poha and grind it with the rice to a slightly coarse batter.
- 4Mix the two batters and leave them somewhere warm for 8 to 10 hours, until doubled.
- 5Stir in the salt gently so the air stays in the batter.
- 6Spoon onto greased plates and steam for about 20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Thatte idli nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving (1 thatte idli, about 100 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 201 kcal | 201 kcal |
| Protein | 7.3 g | 7.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 40.4 g | 40.4 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g | 0.6 g |
| Fibre | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
Calculated from a standard recipe (based on a recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: Thatte Idli Recipe, serves 9) using IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN) values for the raw ingredients, divided by the weight of the cooked dish (1115 g for the whole recipe). Salt and dry spices are left out. The regular serving is the average portion in three chefs' recipes: Hebbar's Kitchen, Thatte Idli Recipe 124 g, Cooking From Heart, Thatte Idli (Hotel Style) 71 g and Celebration in My Kitchen, Thatte Idli 97 g. Food composition: Longvah T, Ananthan R, Bhaskarachary K, Venkaiah K. Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), Hyderabad. How we calculate nutrition facts. Home and restaurant versions vary with the oil, rice and portion used.
Is thatte idli good for weight management?
It rates 3.0/5, a moderate fit, because a regular serving is a modest portion and it is rich in fibre for its calories, but it is low in protein for its calories.
- Calories per gram (35% of the rating)2.01 kcal · 59/100
- Protein per 100 kcal (25% of the rating)3.6 g · 36/100
- Fibre per 100 kcal (20% of the rating)1.8 g · 60/100
- Portion (20% of the rating)201 of 400 kcal (breakfast) · 100/100
Each part is scored against fixed limits, then weighted. A higher rating does not mean a food causes weight loss. How the rating works
Lighter ways to have thatte idli
- One thatte idli is about as filling as three small idlis, so count it that way
- Have it with a bowl of sambar for more protein and fibre
- Go easy on butter or ghee, often added on top in restaurants
- Keep coconut chutney to a spoon or two
Common questions about thatte idli
How many calories are in thatte idli?
About 201 kcal in 1 thatte idli, about 100 g, or 201 kcal per 100 g.
Is thatte idli good for weight management?
It rates 3.0/5, a moderate fit: a regular serving is a modest portion and it is rich in fibre for its calories, but it is low in protein for its calories. See the lighter ways to have it on this page.
How much protein is in thatte idli?
About 7.3 g in 1 thatte idli, about 100 g, which is 3.6 g for every 100 kcal.
How much walking uses the energy in thatte idli?
About 40 min of brisk walking for a 70 kg adult uses similar energy to one regular serving.
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