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