Broken corn idli recipe an instant way to make your breakfast.As this instant corn idli needs no soaking and grinding it is very easy to make especially for breakfast and dinner when you are looking for quick fixes.
I found this pack of broken corn in the supermarket recently so wanted to try it.Usually amma uses buttermilk for rava idli so used the same measure for this too and the idlis comes out so soft.She usually doesn’t use soda but I tried it with soda, may be will update here when I try it without soda.
Broken corn idli recipe, Instant cornmeal idli recipe.
- 1 and 1/2 cups broken corn
- 1 and 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1/8 tsp soda
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp jeera
- 1/4 tsp split urad dal
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I got fine corn rava this is it. To a mixing bowl add corn rava.
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It was so fine, just like our white rava.Add thick buttermilk to it.
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Mix well, the consistency will be runny.
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Keep covered for 5 mins.Then add salt and baking soda.Set aside.
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Heat oil and add the items listed under to temper.Now the mixture is a bit thick.
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Now add the tempering and mix well.
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Grease your idli plates with oil, take a laddle full of the batter and pour into the mould.
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Steam cook for 10 mins or until a spoon or inserted inserted into the idlis comes out clean with sticking.Then its done.Switch off.Remove the idli plates, dip a spoon in water.
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Using the spoon remove the idlis.Transfer to hot box.
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Serve hot with your favorite chutney!
- I used homemade buttermilk.The mixture will be a bit runny after 5-10 mins resting time the rava will absorb it well.If the mixture is too thick then add little water.
How to make instant corn idli recipe:
- I got fine corn rava this is it.To a mixing bowl add corn rava.
- It was so fine, just like our white rava.Add thick buttermilk to it.
- Mix well, the consistency will be runny.
- Keep covered for 5mins.Then add salt and baking soda.Set aside.
- Heat oil and add the items listed under to temper.Now the mixture is a bit thick.
- Now add the tempering and mix well.
- Grease your idli plates with oil, take a laddle full of the batter and pour into the mould.
- Steam cook for 10mins or until a spoon or inserted inserted into the idlis comes out clean with sticking.Then its done.Switch off.Remove the idli plates, dip a spoon in water.
- Using the spoon remove the idlis.Transfer to hot box.
Serve hot with your favorite chutney!
Soft corn idli ready to be served!
Hi Sharmi,
I am allergic to dairy. Would water also work or is buttermilk mandatory?
Thanks
buttermilk or curd is a must
I am sure you can make it with other types of curd, like soy-yogurt or coconut-yogurt. I will give it a try.