So, there are other kinds of idlis than just the regular one which needs planning ahead by 2 days....but when you are short of time and you want to eat an idli right now, then this is the idli . Super fast and delicious.
Ravva idli with beet root |
Ingredients
- 1 cup upma ravva or samolina
- 1 tablespoons+ extra oil for basting the idli molds
- 1/2 teaspoon each of cumin, mustard seeds, salt and baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Chana dal soaked in water for 10 minutes
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1 tablespoon each of finely chopped ginger, green chillies and cilantro, cashew
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
- 1 tablespoon each of grated carrot, beetroot, cabbage
In a pan heat the oil and fry the cumin, mustard seeds, few curry and fry for a minute. Add cashew and fry for a minute. Add Chana Dal and all the veggies and fry for 5 more minutes. Add soji and fry/roast for 5-7 minutes.
In a bowl mix the yogurt with lemon juice , salt, baking soda and 1 cup water. Let the soji cool a bit and add this to the yogurt. Add more water to get the consistency of a thick pan cake batter.
Prepare the idli pans by applying oil with a finger. Add a tablespoon of batter. Stream in a cooler for 15 minutes. Enjoy with your favorite chutney
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