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Instant Rava Idlis - Mini Appetizer Idlis - South Indian Cuisine Recipe Video

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Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time30 Min

Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy

Health IndexHealthyServings6

CuisineSouth IndianCourseAppetizer

TasteSavourMethodSteamed

VegetarianVegetarianMain IngredientSemolina

Interest GroupEveryday

Ingredients

For the seasoning (tadka)
	Oil	2 Tablespoon
	Mustard seeds	1 Teaspoon
	Urad dal	1 Tablespoon (Skinless split black gram)
	Cashews	1 Tablespoon, broken
	Curry leaves	8 Medium, torn
	Semolina	1 Cup (16 tbs) (Coarse variety used)
For the idli batter
	Yogurt	1 Cup (16 tbs)
	Salt	To Taste
	Water	1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) (As needed to prepare the batter)
	Turmeric powder	1 Pinch (Optional)
	Baking soda	1 Teaspoon
To grease the idli molds
	Oil	2 Teaspoon (As required for greasing)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 195 Calories from Fat 69

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8 g12.1%

Saturated Fat 1.7 g8.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 4.9 mg1.6%

Sodium 311.6 mg13%

Total Carbohydrates 25 g8.2%

Dietary Fiber 1.7 g7%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 6 g12.2%

Vitamin A 1.5% Vitamin C 0.42%

Calcium 6.9% Iron 3.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Things You Will Need

1. Idli molds
2. Steamer

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Get the steamer ready by boiling water on a medium heat for steaming.
2. Lightly grease the idli molds with a little oil and set aside.

MAKING
3. Heat a pan with oil on high heat, add mustard seeds, urad dal, broken cashew pieces and fresh curry leaves.
4. Reduce to a low heat, add semolina (sooji or rava) and roast for about a minute or so until it changes the color slightly.
5. Remove from the stove, add 1 cup of yogurt, salt and mix well.
6. Gradually add water a little at a time to reach and easy-to-pour consistency batter. At this point, if desired you can add a pinch of turmeric powder.
7. Finally add baking soda and mix well. (Baking soda is to be added just before pouring the batter into the mold for steaming). Stir well.
8. Pour the batter into the idli molds and insert them into the steamer and steam for about 12 to 15 minutes or till a inserted knife in the center of the idli comes out clear.

SERVING
9. Serve with sambar and chutney or with a little ghee drizzled on top.

TIPS
While roasting the semolina, shredded coconut, ginger or any vegetable of your choice may be added.
Add baking soda only when ready to steam the idlis. Do not add it ahead of time.

Editors Review

If you're keen on making South Indian food, then you should check this out. Check out these yummy rava idlis which is a famous South Indian dish. Chef Bhavna shows how to prepare tasty rava idlis in a few minutes. You can serve them with chutney and hot sambhar. So do check out the video for the instant recipe of rava idlis.