Quick Rava Idli ( How To Make Rava Idli )
by Tarla Dalal
20 Aug 2013
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Well, you love idlis, but what if you have no batter on hand? here is a quick and equally tasty (in fact, spicier!) version of idlis made with semolina. Since the batter requires no fermentation, this recipe is a quick-fix! for extra zing, add a little grated ginger to this dish.
Quick Rava Idli ( How To Make Rava Idli )
soaking: 30 minutes Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 16 idlis
2 1/2 cups semolina (rava)
4 cups buttermilk
3 tbsp coconut oil any other oil
salt to taste
1 tsp urad dal (split black lentils)
1 tsp chana dal (split bengal gram)
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
2 tbsp thinly sliced fresh coconut
2 green chillies , finely chopped
4 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 tbsp fruit salt
coconut oil any other oil for greasing
fried coconut chutney for serving
sambhar for serving
Method
- Method
- Combine the semolina, buttermilk, 2 tbsp of oil and salt together in a bowl. Keep aside for 30 minutes.
- Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of oil in a small pan and add the urad dal, chana dal and mustard seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the coconut, green chillies and curry leaves and sauté for a few seconds.
- Pour the tempering over the semolina batter and mix well.
- Add the fruit salt and sprinkle a little water over it, when the bubbles form mix it gently.
- Pour spoonfuls of the batter into greased idli moulds and steam for 8 to 10 minutes. Or till done
- Repeat with the remainig batetr to make more idlis. Serve hot with fried coconut chutney or red garlic chutney.
Quick Rava Idlis Video by Tarla Dalal
Nutrient values per idli
| Energy | 111 cal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 3.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 23.4 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 1.1 mcg |
| Calcium | 4.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 22.6 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
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