(From above) Mini idlis in tandoori skewer and ghee podi style, and with Sri Lankan curry; pineapple sheera; and coconut, pineapple and tomato chutneys

On offer is a host of fun idli options — tandoori, satay-styled, Andhra masala-laced and with Sri Lankan curry on the side, to name a few. Rava, sada and masala aside, there are dosa options such as paneer Chettinad, open pizza and coconut potato saagu. And we spotted a medu vada burger, too. Despite apprehensions, our meal travels well from Lower Parel to Vakola, encased in eco-friendly dabbas, and with a roll of banana leaf to our delight. The molgapodi and white butter dosa (Rs 150) comes in a DIY set-up with a sweet-smelling batter yielding five, fluffy pancake-style dosas that we generously smear with a flavour-bomb podi and their in-house butter. Full marks for the chutney spread — tomato, pineapple and coconut (Rs 40, 100 gm each). The pineapple one stands out with its sticky, tangy sweetness and can be savoured alone.

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The meals come with a banana leaf

The mini tandoori skewer idlis (Rs 200; 10 pieces each) hit the spot with a spicy masala base. The ghee podi mini idlis (Rs 180) are your standard fare, but the real winner is the comforting, buttery mini idlis with Sri Lankan curry (Rs 200). They’re perfect to liven up gloomy, rainy days like the ones that we’ve been witnessing. The pineapple sheera (Rs 200) is aromatic and has little chunks of the fruit, but we would like to see more options for dessert at this deli that’s easy on the pocket, filling and a delicious way to make a quick, southern detour.

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