Sprouts and Palak Idli
by Tarla Dalal
sprouts and palak idli recipe | sprouts spinach idli | moong palak idli | with 22 amazing images.
sprouts spinach idli is very healthy, loaded with protein but low in calories. Learn how to make sprouts and palak idli recipe | sprouts spinach idli | moong palak idli |
But for the fact that it is steamed in an idli mould, the sprouts and palak idli has nothing else in common with the traditional rice and urad idli, because it has an excitingly different taste and mouth-feel.
sprouts and palak idli is very soft and spongy and addictively delicious. The batter of moong sprouts and spinach gains its appetizing aroma and taste from ingredients like sesame and green chillies. This batter does not have to be fermented. By adding a dash of fruit salt, we ensure that the idlis come out very soft and fluffy.
Enjoy moong palak idli hot with chutney and sambhar for breakfast or supper, or cut it into bite-sized pieces and serve as a starter or evening snack with green chutney!
Tips to make sprouts and palak idli: 1. After adding the fruit salt do not mix the batter vigorously. 2. Makes sure to grease the idli mould before making every batch. 3. Sprouts and palak idli tastes best when served hot with sambhar.
Enjoy sprouts and palak idli recipe | sprouts spinach idli | moong palak idli | with detailed step by step photos.
Sprouts and Palak Idli recipe - How to make Sprouts and Palak Idli
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Makes 20 idlis
For Sprouts and Palak Idli
1 1/4 cups sprouted moong (whole green gram)
1/2 cup finely chopped spinach (palak)
1/2 tsp roughly chopped green chillies
3 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour)
salt to taste
oil for greasing
1 tsp fruit salt
For Serving With Sprouts and Palak Idli
sambhar
For sprouts and palak idli
- For sprouts and palak idli
- To make {span class="bold1"}sprouts and palak idli{/span}, combine the sprouted moong , spinach, green chillies and approx. 5 tbsp of water in a mixer and blend into a smooth paste.
- Transfer the paste into a bowl, add the salt, besan along with approximately 1 tbsp water and mix well to make a batter of pouring consistency.
- Just before steaming, add the fruit salt over the batter and add 1 tsp of water over the fruit salt.
- When the bubbles start to form, mix the batter gently.
- Grease an idli mould with a little oil, pour spoonfuls of the batter into the greased idli mould and pat it lightly to spread the batter evenly.
- Repeat step 5 to prepare more idli moulds.
- Steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the idlis are cooked.
- Cool slightly and demould.
- Serve the {span class="bold1"}sprouts and palak idli{/span} hot with sambhar.
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what is sprouts and palak idli made of?
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sprouts and palak idli recipe | sprouts spinach idli | moong palak idli | is made using easily available ingredients in India: 1 1/4 cups sprouted moong (whole green gram), 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach (palak), 1/2 tsp roughly chopped green chillies, 3 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour), salt to taste, oil for greasing and 1 tsp fruit salt. See the below image of list of ingredients for sprouts and palak idli.
how to make batter for idli
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In a mixer, add 1 ¼ cups sprouted moong (whole green gram).
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Add ½ cup finely chopped spinach (palak).
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Add ½ tsp roughly chopped green chillies.
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Add approx. 5 tbsp of water in a mixer.
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Blend into a smooth paste.
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Transfer the paste into a bowl.
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Add the salt to taste.
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Add 3 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour).
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Add 1 tbsp water.
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Mix well to make a batter of pouring consistency.
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Just before steaming, add 1 tsp fruit salt over the batter.
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When the bubbles start to form, mix the batter gently.
how to make sprouts and palak idli
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Grease an idli mould with a little oil, pour spoonfuls of the batter into the greased idli mould and pat it lightly to spread the batter evenly.
- Repeat step 5 to prepare more idli moulds.
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Steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the idlis are cooked.
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Remove, cool slightly and demould.
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Serve sprouts and palak idli hot with sambhar.
tips to make sprouts and palak idli
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After adding the fruit salt do not mix the batter vigorously.
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Sprouts and palak idli tastes best when served hot with sambhar.
| Energy | 18 cal |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 100.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg |
| Folic Acid | 28.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 7.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 7.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 16.9 mg |
| Sodium | 2.9 mg |
| Potassium | 44.7 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |