Easy Poha Idli

Written By: Evergreendishesdev
Published on: July 29, 2020
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Poha Idli is another easy breakfast recipe to prepare for the busy mornings. They are soft, bright smiling white and  delicious. Serve with coconut chutney. Poha Idli is easy to prepare as no soaking, grinding and fermentation is required.

Idli is the ideal breakfast for busy mornings. But, grinding the batter needs time and patience. Instant idlis as Rawa Idli and Ragi Idli always come to my rescue. But, when you want to make something different, give a try to this Poha Idli. Poha is flattened rice commonly used in South Indian households. This is easy poha idli recipe is ideal for all.

Poha and South Indians:

South Indians love using poha in their daily routine. It is so commonly used,  chiwda is usually present in the kitchen shelves. Tangy  beaten rice is tasty and  usually served for breakfast. And not to mention, on the fasting days, it is a no cook food eaten by most people.

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Poha Idli

Poha Idli Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup poha
  • 1.5 cup idli rawa
  • 2 cup sour yoghurt
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon soda

Method:

  1. Wash the flattened rice. Soak it for ten minutes.
  2. Mash it with a ladle.
  3. Add curd and idli rawa to it. Put salt and mix it. Keep it aside for twenty minutes.
  4. Heat a idli cooker. Add soda to the batter, mix it and immediately put it in the moulds.
  5. Cook it on moderate heat for twenty to twenty-five minutes.
  6. Once they are done, turn off and keep it aside for sometime. Remove and serve with coconut chutney.

Take a note:

  • Poha Idli  requires time as the flattened rice needs to be cooked. It is not ready in a jiffy as 1-2-3. Once they are cooked, leave them for sometime. They are too soft.
  • I used the thin variety of flattened rice. You can use any variety.
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Evergreendishesdev

Poha Idli

Poha Idli is another kind of instant idli. They are soft and delicious.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 25 idlis
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian, South Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup poha
  • 1.5 cup idli rawa
  • 2 cup sour yoghurt
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon soda
  • water

Equipment

  • Idli cooker
  • idli plates
  • ladle
  • bowl

Method
 

  1. Wash the flattened rice. Soak it for ten minutes.
  2. Mash it with a ladle.
  3. Add curd and idli rawa to it. Put salt and mix it. Keep it aside for twenty minutes.
  4. Heat a idli cooker. Add soda to the batter, mix it and immediately put it in the moulds. Adjust the consistency, by adding water.
  5. Cook it on moderate heat for twenty to twenty-five minutes.
  6. Once they are done, turn off and keep it aside for sometime. Remove and serve with coconut chutney.

Notes

It requires time as the flattened rice needs to be cooked. It is not ready in a jiffy as 1-2-3. Once they are cooked, leave them for sometime and later remove and serve.

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14 Comments

  1. poonampagar

    Idlis with poha and idli rava sounds interesting yashree. I do add aa little quantity of poha in my idli dosa batter while grinding, but never tried with large quantities. The idlis looks very soft and fluffy.

  2. Shalu

    These Poha idlis are looking so soft and so fluffy. Can’t take my eyes off. Must be very delicious!

  3. Batter Up With Sujata

    Loved this easy to make recipe. Poha idli looks so soft and fluffy. Never made idli this way. I will try and let you know. Also loved the milky white cute look.

  4. shobhakeshwani

    Lovely. The idlis look soft and spongy. Will surely try out

    • Indrani sen

      A very nice recipe. Will try tonight

  5. Malini Vivekananthan

    The poha idli looks so soft. I only made poha dosa so far not idli. The best part is no fermentation required for this. Thanks for the recipe and quick breakfast ideas. Adding to my list.

  6. mayurisjikoni

    Using poha for idli batter, that is interesting. The idlis look so soft and inviting. Bookmarking this recipe to try out soon as I have quite a bit of poha in the pantry.

  7. Amrita

    Poha idlis look soft and fluffy.. this is a good option for breakfast… When there is no stock of rice we can try this dish

  8. themadscientistskitchen

    Hey wow! These poha idlis looks so very delicious. They are calling out to me and I want some breakfast at dinner time. Must make these idlis.

  9. Mireille Roc (@ChefMireille)

    poha would definitely give this idli a soft texture. Ive only used poha in stir fries before – I definitely have to try this! Thanks for the idea!

  10. curryandvanilla

    So fascinated by these instant idlis! A boon for busy mornings! Poha I am sure gives a lovely soft texture to the idlis! And looks so, so white! Awesome share dear <3