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    Rava idli

    Aug 6, 2021 · 2 Comments

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    Start your day with good health with a great breakfast. Vegetable Rava Idli is perfect for weight watchers. Steamed semolina dumpling and shredded veggies make it a perfect breakfast. Healthy and light. This delicacy is very famous along Kanchipuram and the Tamil Nadu coast. Hence, it is also called as Kanchipuram Idli. You will also find its followers from Andhra/Telangana belt to even Karnataka. Be it temples or the udupi cafes, darshinis or adigas, you will never miss it. Instant rava dosa & idli are excellent breakfast recipes for a light & healthy breakfast.

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    vegetable rava idli

    Why humble idli?

    The sight of hundreds of soft fluffy 'idli' being served with love across the Southern region is a treat. You can have it at any time of the day. Although, traditionally it is served only for breakfast or Saturday tiffin. Recipe of suji ki idli does not need soaking. If you do not have time to make batter, this recipe works perfectly for breakfast. Only difference - it is not vegan and gluten-free. Although both are equally light and filling.

    It is great when you are recovering from illness  or want to eat healthy. Tastes best with sambar or just filter coffee and some coconut chutney. Flavorful, nutritious and fluffy. One of the best snacks. It is easy to make and perfect while travel or during a picnic.

    You can also make vegetable rava idli fry. Add some South Indian tempering to left over idlis. Add some mustard seeds, curry leaves, garlic or ginger flakes and a dash of asafoetida. 

    This helps you finish them if they are left over in the evening.

    Ingredients

    For veg rava idli batter

    • Rava sooji / semolina
    • Curd
    • Carrot
    • Green onions optional
    • Ginger 
    • Eno plain or any fruit salt
    • Salt as per taste
    • Cashews for garnish

    For tempering

    • Oil
    • Mustard seeds
    • Curry leaves
    • Green chilli

    Equipment

    • Steamer
    • Idli stand

    Instructions

    1. In a pan, heat oil. Temper curry leaves, mustard seeds, green chilli with urad dal.
    rava idli step 1

    2. Add grated carrots and green onions with pinch of salt. Cook until its soft.

    rava idli step 2

    3. Add semolina or sooji rava. Mix well and cook on low heat.

    rava idli step 3

    4. Remove it from pan. Add yogurt to bowl and stir.

    rava idli step 4

    5. Add Eno or fruit salt to the batter and mix well. Do not wait for long after Eno has been added, else it will lose its fluffy texture.

    rava idli step 5

    6. Grease the plates with butter or ghee. Pour the batter in the plates and garnish with cashews.

    rava idli step 6

    7. Steam for 12-15 minutes.   Let it cool before you spoon them out for a smooth finish.

    vegetable rava idli

    8. Serve rava idli hot with chutney.

    Top tips 

    Always let idli cool before you remove it from the plate. It comes out smooth. I have also observed if we add a drop of ghee/ butter to grease the plates, texture gets smooth.

    Also,  if you do not have a special idly cooker. Just get the plates and stand. Use them in a normal deep pot which is wide enough to fit them and has a lid.

    Also  you can make the plain idli recipe for a change without adding any veggies or veggies. You may add some chopped cashews instead if you like. Makes a great recipe.

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    Vegetable Rava idli recipe

    Vegetable rava idli is an easy and healthy breakfast.Best paired with coconut chutney.
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time55 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: rava idli, vegetable rava idli
    Servings: 4
    Author: Gaurav

    Equipment

    • Idli stand
    • steamer
    • frying pan

    Ingredients

    For the batter

    • 1 cup rava sooji/semolina
    • 1 cup curd ¾ cup curd, mixed with ¼ cup water
    • ½ cup grated carrot
    • ¼ cup green onions optional
    • small piece ginger finely chopped
    • 2 teaspoon eno plain or any fruit salt
    • salt as per taste

    For tempering

    • 2 tablespoon oil
    • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds or 'Rai'
    • Few curry leaves
    • 1 finely chopped Green chilly
    • 1 tbsp. urad dal soaked in water and drained

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a pan and add the tempering ingredients and let it splutter.
    • Add the vegetables to the tempering mix. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
    • Add semolina and cook on low flame for 5-7 minutes. Mix well with a spoon or spatula. Keep it aside and let it cool for 15 minutes.
    • Add curd and water.Keep it aside for 15 minutes.
    • Get the idli steamer ready with boiling water.
    • Brush the plates with oil/butter.Now add eno to the batter.
    • The consistency of the batter should neither be thick nor thin, so adjust water accordingly.
    • Add the batter on the idly plates.
    • Steam for 12-15 minutes or until cooked.Turn off the heat.
    • Let it cool for 10-15 minutes before serving out idli from the stand.

    Notes

    Note: Do not overmix with Eno and the batter should not be battery before adding Eno.

    FAQs

    What is the difference between idli and rava idli?

    Idli is gluten free while rava idli is made with semolina hence it is not gluten free. Also, idli needs 4-8 hours to ferment after grinding the batter. Rava idli in comparison takes lesser time to make.

    Why was Rava idli created?

    During world war 2, there was a shortage of rice. Hence MTR created rava idli.

    What is Suji made from?

    Coarsely ground wheat.

    Looking for more South Indian recipes?

    • Tomato upma - Semolina pudding
    • Rava ladoo
    • South Indian breakfast recipes
    • Idli Dosa batter recipe
    • Air fryer fried idli

     Try the links below for some yummy treats for breakfast.

     

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    1. rana says

      January 19, 2017 at 1:57 pm

      V. nutritious and easy to make recipe for the breakfast

      Reply
    2. Sasank Sekhar Nayak says

      April 28, 2021 at 6:51 am

      Nice recipe

      Reply

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