INSTANT VEGETABLE RAVA IDLIS - SOUTH INDIAN STYLE

South Indian Rava Idlis ( sooji, semolina)
Rava Idlis are steamed cakes made with semolina , yoghurt and vegetables.
Rava Idli is a variation of the popular South Indian breakfast dish Idlis which are traditionally made with fermented lentils and rice batter.
These soft , spongy melt in the mouth Rava Idlis are Served hot with delicious homemade Sambar , pudina chutney and red onion chutney.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup rava (suji, semolina)

• ½ cup curd ( Dahi , yoghurt)

• 1tsp mustard seeds

• 1tbsp Oil

• 1tsp Urad dal

• Few curry leaves( roughly cut)

• Few coriander leaves(chopped)

• 1-2 dry red chillies

• Salt to taste

• 1tsp Eno fruit salt 

• 1cup water

• ¼ cup Carrots (grated)

• ¼ cup beans finely chopped

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Heat oil in pan

• Add mustard seeds and allow them to crackle

• Add urad dal,dry red chillies( broken)and curry leaves

• Sauté until Urad dal turns light brown

• Add the Rava

• Roast for 4-5 mins on med low heat , stirring all the time

• Then add vegetables and broken curry leaves

• Switch off the heat and allow to cool down completely

• Transfer to another bowl and add the curd to it.

• Mix it well

• Add ¾ cup water, mix well until there are no more lumps (water quantity may depend upon the quality of your Rava)

• Cover the mixture and set aside for 15-20 min

• After 20 mins check on the Rava batter. The batter will be thick as Rava absorbed the water. Add the remaining ¼ cup water and mix well

• The batter should be thick, flowing consistency

• Add salt

• Combine everything well

• Now add the Eno fruit salt and mix well

• Pour batter immediately to greased idli mould and steam for 10-12 mins on medium-high heat

• Remove from steamer and allow to cool down

• Remove the Idlis from mould

Your instant Rava Vegetable Idlis are ready!

Enjoy them hot with Sambar, pudina chutney and red onion chutney