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Rava Idli | Instant Sooji Idli

Rava Idli is a popular breakfast from South India. It is a healthy and easy to make breakfast option. Tastes good with coconut chutney.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine South Indian
Keyword 15 minute recipe, instant sooji idli, rava idli, semolina idli

Ingredients

  • 1 cup semolina bombay rawa
  • 1.5 cup sour curds
  • 1/4 cup finely onions finely cut
  • a small carrot grated
  • 1/2 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon bengal gram
  • 1 teaspoon urad dal
  • 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida a pinch mustard seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • a few cashew nut pieces a few
  • 1/4 teaspoon soda bi carbonate

Instructions

  • Take oil in a thick bottomed pan and heat it on a low flame. Add mustard seeds, when they crackle add bengal gram and urad dal. Stir with a spatula and let them turn pale brown, then add cashew pieces, asafoetida, turmeric powder and curry leaves. Add the semolina and saute for some time. Turn off the stove and let cool.
  • Take yoghurt and whisk it. Mix the seasoned semolina in it. Add grated carrot, onion pieces, coriander and salt to it.
  • Put water in the idli pan and heat it on a low flame. Take the idli stand and grease it with a little oil. Add soda to the batter and mix well. Put a spoonful into each mould. Steam it for almost fifteen minutes on a medium flame until done.
  • Semolina idlis are ready to serve. Serve hot with chutney.

Notes

Addition of onion is optional. Thus,  it can be made on no onion garlic days.
Use a day old curd to make these idlis.
Eno may be used instead of soda bi carbonate.
Use fresh coriander and curry leaves to enhance the taste.