Click here to see Multi Flour Idli, Healthy Multi Grain Idli calories. Multi flour idli recipe is a healthier version than traditional idli as there is no parboiled rice used in the recipe. healthy multi grain idli is made from urad dal, bajra flour, whole wheat flour, ragi flour and jowar flour.

This easy-to-make Multiflour Idli has a fabulous, rustic flavour and interesting texture that you will enjoy thoroughly at any time during pregnancy .

A batter of soaked and ground urad dal combined with wholesome flours like bajra, nachni and whole wheat, gives us perfect multi flour idli that replenish your calcium stores and give you good quality protein as well. Enjoy these multi grain idlis hot and fresh, right out of the steamer, because they might get a little hard upon cooling.

Let’s see why this is a healthy multi grain idli? Bajra flour is high in protein and is a complete protein for vegetarians when combined with dal. So as a Vegetarian, include bajra in your diet. Jowar flour is a complex carb and will be absorbed slowly in the blood stream and not cause a spike in insulin. Ragi flour is high in protein and great source for vegetarians. In addition its gluten-free, fiber rich food which in turn is good for diabetics and a healthy heart. So multi flour idli is perfect for weight, diabetics and healthy living.

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Is Multi Flour Idli, Healthy Multi Grain Idli healthy?

Multi Flour Idli, Multi Grain Idli are super healthy and good for weight loss, diabetics and weight watchers.

Lets understand the ingredients of Multi Flour Idli, Healthy Multi Grain Idli.

What's good in this Multi Flour Idli, Healthy Multi Grain Idli recipes!

Urad Dal : 1 cup of cooked urad dal gives 69.30% of your daily requirement  of folic acid. The folic acid in urad dal helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially red blood cells. Being rich in Phosphorus it works with Calcium to build our bones. It is also high in fibre and good for heart, good for lowering cholesterol and good for diabetes. See here for 10 super benefits of urad dal. 

Fenugreek Seeds (Methi Seeds) : 1 tsp of fenugreek seeds soaked overnight and consumed early in the morning on an empty stomach is a remarkable cure to control blood sugar levels for diabetics. Fenugreek seeds have been known to benefit the heart by way of reducing cholesterol levels in the blood. Fenugreek seeds have long been suggested to enhance breast milk production to lactating mums. A teaspoon of fenugreek seeds swallowed with half glass water is also a very well-known home remedy for diarrhoea. See detailed benefits of fenugreek seeds methi seeds.

Bajra flour : Bajra flour is high in protein and is a complete protein for vegetarians when combined with dal. So as a Vegetarian, include bajra in your diet.  Bajra is a great option for those on a gluten free diet. Bajra is rich in Magnesium which improves insulin response by lowering insulin resistance which is good for Diabetics and healthy heart but to be had in restricted quantity and had with low fat curds or raita to minimise the carb impact. See here for the 18 benefits of bajra flour and why you should have it.

Jowar Flour : Jowar flour is a complex carb and will be absorbed slowly in the blood stream and not cause a spike in insulin. Jowar and all Millets are rich in Potassium. Potassium is critical for those with High Blood Pressure as it lessens the impact of sodium. Hence a good safe food for diabetics but to be had in restricted quantity and safe  for those who want to live and eat healthy. Being high in Fibre, Jowar reduces bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases the effects of good cholesterol (HDL). See 17 benefits of jowar and why you should have it.

Ragi flour ( Nachni flour) : Ragi flour is high in protein and great source for vegetarians. In addition its gluten free, fiber rich food which in turn is good for diabetics and a healthy heart.  Ragi flour creates a much lower surge in sugar levels compared to wheat. Ragi is rich in Magnesium which improves insulin response by lowering insulin resistance. A must read for the 11 benefits of ragi to include in your daily diet.  

What is the healthy option accompaignment for Multi Flour Idli, Healthy Multi Grain Idli?

Also have this idli with Coconut based options are healthy coconut chutney made from coconut and coriander and coconut coriander green chutney for idlis dosa uttapam vada.

Coconut Chutney

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Multi Flour Idli, Healthy Multi Grain Idli?

Yes, this Idli recipe is good for diabetics, heart patients and weight loss.

Can healthy individuals have Multi Flour Idli, Healthy Multi Grain Idli?

Yes, this Idli recipe is good for Individuals.

Multi Flour Idli, Healthy Multi Grain Idli is high in these.

1. Fiber : Dietary fiber reduce the risk of heart disease, prevent the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains.

2. Phosphorous : Phosphorous works closely with calcium to build bones. 

3. Magnesium : Magnesium is required for formation of bones and teeth. It helps in the metabolism of calcium and potassium.

4. Folic Acid : Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy.

Note : a recipe is deemed high in a Vitamin or mineral if it meets 20% and above the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How to burn 33 calories that come from one Multi Flour Idli, Healthy Multi Grain Idli?

Walking (6 kmph)            = 10 mins

Running (11 kmph)          = 3 mins

Cycling (30 kmph)           = 4 mins

Swimming (2 kmph)        = 6 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.