Instant semolina idli by Chef Sonali Recipe

Instant semolina dumpling is a common and TASTY fastfood.
Instant semolina idli by Chef Sonali picture

Summary

Preparation Time1 MinCooking Time4 Min
Ready In5 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings3
CuisineIndianCourseBreakfast
FeelSmoothMethodSteam
SpecialityHolidaysVegetarianVegan
Main IngredientVegetableInterest GroupQuick

Recipe Story

ARJUN - my 18 month old loves it! I got this recipe from my mother in law - Madhu.

Ingredients

 
1 cup semolina
 
1 cup plain yogurt
 
water as required
 
1 tsp eno
 
steamed vegetables (peas, tomato etc.)

Directions

Mix together semolina and yogurt and keep aside for 15 mins.
If it is thick then add little water.
At the time of pouring into the moulds add 1 tsp eno and steam for 4 mins in the microwave.
Can add boiled vegetables also to this batter.
Serve with ketchup or chutney

Comments

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Anonymous says :

The idlis came out very well just loved them..
Posted on: 13 March 2011 - 3:04am

Anonymous says :

Hi , i dont have eno nor baking soda any other home substitute for them ?
Posted on: 22 July 2010 - 1:39am

pooja khadka says :

its so easy..now packing tiffin for kids wont be a headache
Posted on: 8 July 2010 - 12:11am

Simi(London) says :

I was looking for the easiest recipe to make Idli and this is the one! Thanks so much for sharing :)
Posted on: 14 January 2010 - 5:27pm

Simi(London) says :

Am sorry I lost the link when I wrote for the first time, didn't realise I posted comments twice.
Posted on: 14 January 2010 - 5:29pm

Simi(London) says :

I was looking the easiest way to make Idli and this is the one I was looking for. Thanks so much.
Posted on: 14 January 2010 - 5:26pm

shonali says :

saalo sharam nahi aaty aisi bakvas recipe bhejte ho sari suji khrab ho gaye time bhi waste ho gaya
Posted on: 11 August 2009 - 6:53am

Anonymous says :

You must have gone wrong somewhere, coz even i tried this recipe and it came out well. How did you really make it?
Posted on: 12 August 2009 - 1:37am

tanushenoy says :

Hi. this looks great and I want to try it for my 17mth old. But I can only find Lemon flavored Eno at my grocery store. What was the concern with baking powder? and how much should be used?
Posted on: 30 June 2008 - 10:30am

sonali says :

Eno is a far better option...although u could use 1 tsp baking soda if finding eno is difficult.
Posted on: 30 June 2008 - 2:55pm

madamageorge says :

Neat... I've made attempts to make regular idli in the past with miserable results, and your easy recipe actually worked for me! I steamed it in the pressure cooker for about 11 minutes (no microwaveable stand - where do you find those?? Too handy!! :D) Thanks! Keep up the good work
Posted on: 7 November 2007 - 1:47pm

sonali says :

Thank you for appreciating my recipe. The microwave idli stand is available in any Indian grocery store.
Posted on: 7 November 2007 - 4:01pm

tropicahnah says :

that's so cute!
Posted on: 15 August 2007 - 6:07pm

sonali says :

thanks!
Posted on: 15 August 2007 - 7:47pm

Ganesh Dutta says :

how cute picture and recipe......
Posted on: 15 August 2007 - 12:59pm

sonali says :

thank you
Posted on: 15 August 2007 - 7:46pm

CookingMyWay says :

Love the presentation! Great recipe too...
Posted on: 11 August 2007 - 10:50am

sonali says :

Thankyou.
Posted on: 15 August 2007 - 8:24am

aaisha says :

Looks amazing.Would sure make a try.Also thanks for a quick receipe.Looking forward to many more easy to make receipes from u.
Posted on: 11 August 2007 - 10:06am

sonali says :

Thanks for appreciating my recipe.
Posted on: 15 August 2007 - 8:23am

devamita.datta says :

Good one Sonali!!! Keep it up....:-)
Posted on: 7 August 2007 - 2:42pm

sonali says :

Thanks Devamita!
Posted on: 7 August 2007 - 11:30pm

shantihhh says :

Sonali Great recipe! Semolina is far healthier than white rice. I had wondered if you could make brown rice idli, now semolina is perfect. Love idli and sambhar. Thanks for the recipe
Posted on: 2 August 2007 - 11:17pm

sonali says :

Thank you for the great comments.
Posted on: 3 August 2007 - 8:54pm

vikash kumar. says :

Its beautifully presented. Nice to see courtesy shown to mother in law. Love to ARJUN
Posted on: 10 July 2007 - 9:01am

sonali says :

Thank you for your kind words and for appreciating my recipe.
Posted on: 10 July 2007 - 10:40pm

joanne cain says :

What a great recipe! Its quick and pretty healthy.. hope its delicious, too! -Jojo
Posted on: 9 July 2007 - 10:41pm

sonali says :

thanks Jojo....yup it is delicious too...try it and feedback awaited :)
Posted on: 10 July 2007 - 8:15am

khau_khan says :

i think this is amazing - i love this Bon Appetite!
Posted on: 9 July 2007 - 8:00pm

sonali says :

thank you khau_khan.
Posted on: 10 July 2007 - 8:14am

HitokiriSojiro says :

Recipe is Very innovative!! mouth watering...........!!
Posted on: 28 June 2007 - 2:03pm

sonali says :

thanks!
Posted on: 28 June 2007 - 2:54pm

Payal Bhalla says :

well presentation is too good . i make it too but i add eno salt instead of baking soda and adds crushed roasted groundnut,onion and finely chopped chillies without its seeds so a to get flavour of chillies only and people like it . But frm now on i will also try to place peas and tomato over it so as to inhence its beauty too
Posted on: 23 June 2007 - 9:32am

sonali says :

thank you payal for your comments....eno is a far better option.
Posted on: 28 June 2007 - 7:44am

meghna says :

Hi I tried it again and added eno and to spice up the idlis added some cut jalapeno, roasted cashew pieces and cilantro. It turned out AMAZING!!!! Thanks for the excellent quick easy n natural recipe. Can play with it several ways...!
Posted on: 21 June 2007 - 5:43pm

sonali says :

thanks again.....good to know that you are getting creative!
Posted on: 28 June 2007 - 7:45am

meghna says :

I tried it out. Will go easy on the soda next time. The taste was too good!!!! No need to now delay making idlis because of the excessive preparation required. This is so easy and tasty...!
Posted on: 20 May 2007 - 11:34am

sonali says :

I am glad to liked it and enjoyed the good taste...have fun making and eating them :)
Posted on: 20 May 2007 - 1:39pm

Sona says :

I would love to try this recipe. My only concern with it is the amount of baking soda. It is known and accepted that high levels of sodium are unhealthy. Do you have suggestions on alternatives to reduce the amount of baking soda and perhaps add something else instead?
Posted on: 16 May 2007 - 12:43pm

sonali says :

Sona, u can add Eno.
Posted on: 16 May 2007 - 10:28pm

shakti says :

It does look good. Surely will try it with the decorations and everything.
Posted on: 16 May 2007 - 6:49am

sonali says :

Thank you Shakti :)
Posted on: 16 May 2007 - 8:21am

sunnysb says :

looks really good :) Sorabh
Posted on: 15 May 2007 - 10:42pm

sonali says :

Thanks sunnysb:)
Posted on: 16 May 2007 - 8:21am

master2006 says :

Yes it is indeed. I have become a fan of it. I love the cute decoration. Food is not just about taste it is appealing to all five senses and this dumpling is an A in visual zone.
Posted on: 15 May 2007 - 9:09pm

sonali says :

Thanks master2006
Posted on: 16 May 2007 - 8:22am

meghna says :

The presentation is mouth watering! Very innovative!! Want more quick fix meals.
Posted on: 15 May 2007 - 8:58pm

sonali says :

Thanks meghna, will surely post more quick fix recipes.
Posted on: 16 May 2007 - 8:20am

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