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Shepu Sweet Idlis

 

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shepu sweet idli is an idli sweetened with jaggery. Learn how to make suva idlis with curd, gur and coconut.

We have a large collection of different kinds of idlis but this is the first time we have made a sweet idli called shepu sweet idli.

shepu sweet idli is a delicious and nutritious evening snack or Indian breakfast option. It is made with rice, rice flakes (poha), coconut, curd and jaggery,

The dill leaves add a subtle flavor and aroma to the shepu sweet idlis.

Serve dill idlis with poha, jaggery and coconut with ghee.

Pro tips for shepu sweet idli. 1. Grease the idli moulds with oil so that the idlis do not stick to the bottom. 2. Just before steaming, add 1 tsp fruit salt to the batter. Fruit salt provides a spongy, fluffy texture to the idli. Use neutral flavored fruit salt. 3. Mix gently after adding the fruit salt. If you mix vigorously then your idlis will turn flat. 4. Use neutral (regular flavour) fruit salt.

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Shepu Sweet Idlis recipe - How to make Shepu Sweet Idlis

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Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:    Makes 21 idlis

Ingredients


For Shepu Sweet Idlis
1/2 cup finely chopped dill leaves
2 cups raw rice (chawal) , soaked for 4 hours , drained
1/4 cup freshly grated coconut
1/2 cup beaten rice (poha) flakes
1/4 cup curd (dahi)
1/2 cup crushed jaggery (gur)
1 tsp fruit salt
salt to taste

Method
For shepu sweet idlis
    For shepu sweet idlis
  1. To make {span class="bold1"}shepu sweet idli{/span}, grind the soaked rice with the grated coconut to a thick smooth paste, adding a little water.
  2. Wash the rice flakes, drain. Mix curd and 1/4 cup water together to form buttermilk. Add to the rice flakes. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  3. Grind the rice flakes in buttermilk and jaggery to a smooth paste. Add this to the rice coconut batter.
  4. Add the chopped dill leaves and salt and mix well.
  5. Check the consistency and now add a little water only if required so as to get a thick batter.
  6. Add the fruit salt to the batter and sprinkle a little water over it.
  7. When the fruit salt starts bubbling, mix gently.
  8. Spoon out the batter into greased idli moulds and steam for 10 to 12 minutes.
  9. Serve the {span class="bold1"}shepu sweet idli{/span} hot with ghee.

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what is shepu sweet idli made of ?
  1. what is shepu sweet idli made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for shepu sweet idli.

soaking rice
  1. In a bowl put 2 cups raw rice (chawal).
  2. Cover with enough water.
  3. Clean the rice. See the dirt. You will have to change the water 3 times or until clear. 
  4. Clean rice.
  5. Cover and soak for 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Rice after soaking. 
  7. Drain.
  8. Soaked and drained rice.

rice and coconut batter
  1. In a mixer put 2 cups raw rice (chawal) , soaked for 4 hours , drained.
  2. Add 1/4 cup freshly grated coconut.
  3. Add 1/2 cup water.
  4. Grind to a thick paste. 

rice flakes curd batter
  1. In a bowl put 1/2 cup beaten rice flakes (poha).
  2. Add enough water to cover it.
  3. Clean. See the dirt. Change water 2 to 3 times till clear. 
  4. Poha is clean. 
  5. Drain.
  6. Put washed poha in a bowl.
  7. In a small bowl add 1/4 cup curd.
  8. Add 1/4 cup water. 
  9. Mix well. This is your buttermilk also called chaas in Hindi.
  10. Add the curd water mixture to the poha.
  11. Mix well.
  12. Set aside poha ( rice flakes) curd mixture for 10 minutes.

rice flake and rice batter
  1. In a mixer put the rice flakes curd mixture. 
  2. Add 1/2 cup crushed jaggery (gur).
  3. Grind to a smooth paste.
  4. Add this to the rice coconut batter.
  5. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped dill (shepu / suva bhaji).
  6. Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt. 
  7. Mix well.
  8. Check the consistency and now add a little water only if required so as to get a thick batter. We added 1 tablespoon water.
  9. Mix well. This is the final consistency of the batter.

making shepu sweet idli
  1. To make sheepu sweet idli recipe |  heat enough water in a idli steamer. 
  2. Meanwhile, grease the idli moulds with oil so that the idlis do not stick to the bottom. 
  3. Just before steaming, add 1 tsp fruit salt to the batter. Fruit salt provides a spongy, fluffy texture to the idli. Use neutral flavored fruit salt.  Add the fruit salt just before steaming, else the ildis might not turn fluffy.    
     
  4. Pour 1 tbsp of water over the fruit salt. 
  5. Let the bubbles form with a white froth. 
  6. Mix gently after adding the fruit salt. If you mix vigorously then your idlis will turn flat. Also ensure that all the white froth is mixed in otherwise your idli will get some dark spots on it. 
  7. Pour a ladleful of batter into each greased idli mould.  
  8. Steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the idlis are cooked.  
  9. To check whether they have cooked properly or not, insert a toothpick, knife or fork in the centre of the idli, if it comes out clean, your vegetable idlis are cooked.  
  10. shepu sweet idlis are cooked. 
  11. Serve hot with ghee.

pro tips for shepu sweet idli
  1. Grease the idli moulds with oil so that the idlis do not stick to the bottom.   
  2. Just before steaming, add 1 tsp fruit salt to the batter. Fruit salt provides a spongy, fluffy texture to the idli. Use neutral flavored fruit salt.  Add the fruit salt just before steaming, else the ildis might not turn fluffy.    
  3. Mix gently after adding the fruit salt. If you mix vigorously then your idlis will turn flat. 
  4. To check whether they have cooked properly or not, insert a toothpick, knife or fork in the centre of the idli, if it comes out clean, your vegetable idlis are cooked.  
  5. This is the fruit salt we use in India. Use neutral (regular flavour) fruit salt. 
  6. Use freshly grated coconut.
Nutrient values per idli
Energy79 cal
Protein1.3 g
Carbohydrates16.7 g
Fiber0.8 g
Fat0.7 g
Cholesterol0.4 mg
Vitamin A38 mcg
Vitamin B10 mg
Vitamin B20 mg
Vitamin B30.4 mg
Vitamin C0.5 mg
Folic Acid1.6 mcg
Calcium10.7 mg
Iron0.4 mg
Magnesium16.3 mg
Phosphorus35.4 mg
Sodium2.2 mg
Potassium23.8 mg
Zinc0.2 mg
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