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    Oats Idli

    April 25, 2022 by Sharmilee J 154 Comments

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    Oats Idli is a healthy variation and alternative to rice idlis. Oats Idli does not need fermentation and hence a more quick and instant version of making Idli. Oats Idli tastes very close to rava idlis with the additonal tag of healthy. Oats Idli can be served with sambar, or any chutney and podi. Oats Idli making is explained in this post with step by step pictures and video.

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    Oats Idli is a quick and healthy alternate to regular white idli. Oats Idli comes out soft and fluffy with the addition of the right measure of ingredients.

    Table of Contents
    1 About Oats Idli
    2 Oats Idli Ingredients
    3 Oats Idli
    4 Oats Idli Recipe Step by Step
    5 Add batter
    6 Prepare Idli Steamer
    7 Steam Oats Idli
    8 Expert Tips
    9 Variations
    10 Storing and Serving Suggestion
    11 FAQs

    About Oats Idli

    Oats Idli has become a routine menu these days. I have tried Oats Idli few times and finally came up with this ratio which works perfectly. I have used wheat rava instead of white rava which makes it all the more healthier.

    Oats Idli is prepared using oats, semolina, yogurt(curd), herbs and spices etc. If you have tasted and liked rava idli then oats idli will sure become your favorite too.

    I am fond of oats and love to try different varieties with it and one such successfull experiment is this Oats Idli. This Oats Idli is a great life saver when you have no time to soak and grind idli batter.

    This Oats Idli recipe is very simple with basic available ingredients in your pantry. Also this recipe can be customised with the addition of other ingredients and veggies too.

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    Oats Idli Ingredients

    • Oats : You can use either rolled oats or quick cooking oats. But make sure to first pulse it to make it slightly coarse.
    • Semolina : You can use white rava or wheat rava. I have used wheat rava for a more healthier option. If using broken wheat pulse it to make it fine then add it.
    • Curd : Use thick curd for soft, fluffy idli.
    • Spices & Herbs : A basic tadka is prepared using mustard, curry leaves, ginger, green chillies and hing.
    • Veggies : I have used grated carrots.You can add chopped cabbage, onion and coriander leaves too.
    • Leavening agent: Baking soda or eno fruit salt is added to get soft idlis.
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    Oats Idli

    Oats Idli is a healthy variation and alternative to rice idlis. Oats Idli does not need fermentation and hence a more quick and instant version of making Idli. Oats Idli tastes very close to rava idlis with the additonal tag of healthy. Oats Idli can be served with sambar, or any chutney and podi. Oats Idli making is explained in this post with step by step pictures and video.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Servings12 Idlis
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup oats rolled oats or quick cooking oats
    • 1/2 cup wheat rava You can use white rava also
    • 1/2 cup curd
    • 1/2 + 1/4 cup water
    • 1/4 cup carrot grated
    • 1/4 tsp baking soda

    To temper

    • 2 tsp oil + to grease
    • 1 tsp mustard seeds
    • 1 no green chilli finely chopped
    • 1/2 tsp ginger
    • a pinch hing
    • 2 tsp curry leaves finely chopped

    Instructions

    • To a dry mixer jar : add 1 cup rolled oats.
    • Grind it few times to get a slightly coarse oat flour. Set aside.
    • To a pan : heat 2 tsp oil then add 1 tsp mustard seeds let it crackle. Then add 1 no green chilli, 1/4 tsp ginger, 1 tsp curry leaves all finely chopped and hing. Saute for few seconds.
    • Add 1/4 cup carrot finely grated. Saute for a minute.
    • Add prepared oat flour.
    • Add 1/2 cup wheat rava.
    • Mix it well. Saute for 2 mins and switch off.
    • Cool down then transfer to a bowl – add 1/2 cup thick curd, 1/2 cup water and salt as required. Mix it well.
    • Keep covered for 5 mins.
    • Open and mix – it must have become thick now add 1/4 cup water.
    • Add 1/4 tsp cooking soda. Be quick after cooking soda is added.
    • Mix gently do not overmix.
    • Grease idli plates with oil.
    • Then immediately add batter to each hole in the idli plate. Repeat to finish for the other plate too.
    • Add 2 cups of water to idli steamer. Heat water, let it start to boil.
    • Place the idli plates inside.
    • Cook covered for 10-12 mins or until the idlis are done. Remove then set aside for 2 mins atleast before removing.
    • Dip a ladle in water. Gently remove the idlis. Dip the laddle in water as and when it sticks.
    • Oats Idli is ready to serve. I got around 12 idlis.
    • Serve Oats Idli hot with your favorite chutney or idli podi.

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    Notes

    • The batter will be slightly thick in consistency it will resemble normal idly batter, a little sticky.
    • If you skip the baking soda you will not get the porous texture as in the pics.
    • Any other veggie like cabbage can also can be added.
    • If so saute the cabbage like we do for carrots then add it.
    • I’ve modified the quanity of curd after few trials, so you can enjoy ur tasty and guilt free idlis.
    Nutrition Facts
    Oats Idli
    Amount Per Serving (50 g)
    Calories 58 Calories from Fat 18
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 2g3%
    Saturated Fat 0.4g3%
    Trans Fat 0.003g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 1mg0%
    Sodium 31mg1%
    Potassium 94mg3%
    Carbohydrates 8g3%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 518IU10%
    Vitamin C 33mg40%
    Calcium 27mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Oats Idli Recipe Step by Step

    Prepare Oat Flour

    1. To a dry mixer jar : add 1 cup rolled oats.
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    2.Grind it few times to get a slightly coarse flour. Oat flour ready, Set aside.

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    Make tempering

    3.To a pan : Heat 2 tsp oil then add 1 tsp mustard seeds let it crackle. Then add 1 no green chilli, 1/4 tsp ginger, 1 tsp curry leaves all finely chopped and a pinch of hing. Saute for few seconds.

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    4.Add 1/4 cup carrot finely grated. Saute for a minute.

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    5.Add prepared oat flour.

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    6.Add 1/2 cup wheat rava.

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    7.Mix it well. Saute for 2 mins and switch off.

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    Preparing Oats Idli Batter

    8.Cool down then transfer to a bowl – add 1/2 cup thick curd, 1/2 cup water and salt as required.

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    9.Mix it well.

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    10.Keep covered for 5 mins.

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    11.Open and mix – it must have become thick now add 1/4 cup water.

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    12.Add 1/4 tsp cooking soda. Be quick after cooking soda is added.

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    13.Mix gently do not overmix.

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    Add batter

    14.Grease idli plates with oil.

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    15.Then immediately add batter to each hole in the idli plate. Repeat to finish for the other plate too.

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    Prepare Idli Steamer

    16.Add 2 cups of water to idli steamer. Heat water, let it start to boil.

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    Steam Oats Idli

    17.Place the idli plates inside.

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    18.Cook covered for 10-12 mins or until the idlis are done. Remove then set aside for 2 mins atleast before removing.

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    19.Dip a laddle in water.

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    20.Gently remove the idlis. Dip the laddle in water as and when it sticks.

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    21.Oats Idli is ready to serve. I got around 12 idlis.

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    Serve hot with your favorite chutney or idli podi.

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    Expert Tips

    • The batter will be slightly thick in consistency it will resemble normal idli batter, a little sticky.
    • If you skip baking soda you will not get the porous texture and the idlis may turn out slightly hard.
    • After baking soda is added do not rest the batter for more time. If the resting time is more then your idlis will be flat and not fluffy.
    • Adjust water according to the consistency of the batter, the batter should be slightly thick just like idli batter so adjust accordingly.
    • If the oat flour is more powdery then the idlis will have a more chewy taste and texture.

    Variations

    • Any other veggies like cabbage, onion can also can be added. Make sure to finely chop and add it. If so saute onion, cabbage then add it.
    • You can alternatively add white semolina instead of wheat semolina.
    • I have used rolled oats, but you can replace it with regular quick cooking oats too.
    • You can even add finely chopped coriander leaves in the batter for flavour.
    • Instead of baking soda you can add 1/4 tsp eno fruit salt.
    • Instead of 1/2 cup curd, you can use 3/4 cup slightly thin buttermilk too.

    Storing and Serving Suggestion

    Oats Idli keeps well for a day in room temperature. You can store it in fridge for next day, and while serving sprinkle few drops of water steam for 2 mins and then serve.

    This Oats Idli can be served with chutney or sambar and is ideal to pack it uo for lunchbox too.

    FAQs

    1.What is Oats Idli?

    Oats Idli is a quick instant version of idli prepared using using oats, semoline, yogurt(curd), herbs and spices etc.

    2.What kind of oats should I use?

    You can use either rolled oats or quick cooking oats. But make sure to first pulse it to make it slightly coarse to make oats flour then use it.

    3.Can I use readymade oat flour?

    Yes you can use readymade oat flour if it has no other addictives added to it.

    4.What is the substitute for curd?

    You can use slightly thin buttermilk. Else you can use cashew or almond butter. If not add 1 tsp lemon juice instead of curd.

    5.What variety of semolina to use?

    You can use wheat semolina or white semolina as per your preference. But make sure the semolina variety you use is fine.

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    Comments

    1. srividhya Ravikumar

      July 27, 2010 at 3:49 pm

      healthy and wonderful idly shaemilee… lovely..

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    2. Chaitra

      July 27, 2010 at 3:53 pm

      Very well presented sharmi.Just pass me that plate

      Reply
    3. Jay

      July 27, 2010 at 3:58 pm

      Hey Sharmile,

      Awesome clicks…very tempted to taste one dear.
      You are most welcome to my space.

      Reply
    4. Satya

      July 27, 2010 at 4:00 pm

      healthy n delicious rava idli ….looks so soft …very beautiful recipes ..thanks for sharing

      Satya
      http://www.superyummyrecipes.com

      Reply
    5. Prathibha

      July 27, 2010 at 4:13 pm

      looks very nice…..yummy..

      Reply
      • Manu

        October 05, 2022 at 1:48 pm

        Hi..have tried this recipe..the idlis tend to get very sticky ..how to fix it

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        • Sharmilee J

          October 24, 2022 at 6:35 am

          Do not rest the batter after it is mixed. Steam immediaqtely also if its undercooked it may be sticky.

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    6. Kamalika

      July 27, 2010 at 4:18 pm

      new dish to me…sounds vry healthy…the snaps are beautiful…

      Reply
    7. Shabitha Karthikeyan

      July 27, 2010 at 4:32 pm

      Healthy and Cute Idlies..Would be a great weekend bfast..Awesome clicks !!!

      Reply
    8. Anonymous

      July 27, 2010 at 5:33 pm

      this is a very intresting recipe. i would definetly want to try this out.Can you pls clarify if its 2 cups of instant oats as it has been mentioned twice in the ingredient list or is it just a typo error or am i missing out on something.

      Reply
    9. Sayantani

      July 27, 2010 at 6:11 pm

      am a sucker for good rava idlis and make it often. love the addition of oats and gonna make it tomorrow for lunch. just let me know please how many idlis it will make.

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    10. RV

      July 27, 2010 at 6:22 pm

      Gorgeous pic and a healthy breakfast to start my day.

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    11. Kairali sisters

      July 27, 2010 at 7:25 pm

      Lovely clicks and great idlis Sharmi…

      Love
      Kairali sisters

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    12. Priya

      July 27, 2010 at 7:39 pm

      Soft and healthy idlies looks yummy..

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    13. Guna's kitchen

      July 27, 2010 at 8:36 pm

      very healthy idli's…luks delicious
      first time here.. u have a lovely space and u have a good collection of recipes.. happy to follow ur blog

      Reply
    14. Premalatha Aravindhan

      July 27, 2010 at 10:47 pm

      Wow very tempting and healthy idlies…Luks wounderfull.

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    15. Sharmilee! :)

      July 28, 2010 at 12:59 am

      @Anonymous : Sorry its a typo…I changed it now.Its just 1 cup of instant oats (I used quaker)

      @Sayantani:For the above mentioned quantity, it makes 8 idlis, have updated it too.

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    16. Valarmathi Sanjeev

      July 28, 2010 at 5:28 am

      Wow…..wat a healthy recipe, definitely must try this…looks tempting and yummy. Nice click.

      Reply
    17. Yummy Team

      July 28, 2010 at 5:44 am

      Lovely pictures!! Thats a really interesting recipe, would love to try it sometime..Bookmarked!!

      Reply
    18. suma

      July 28, 2010 at 8:49 am

      Wow!! These look real tempting!!

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    19. Priya

      July 28, 2010 at 10:22 am

      sharmilee..Oats idli is gettingquit popular in chennai..Thank u for sharing the recipe…Awesome click dear….

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    20. Mrs.Menagasathia

      July 28, 2010 at 11:21 am

      it looks very soft & nice clicks!!

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    21. Lena Rashmin Raj

      July 28, 2010 at 11:33 am

      wowww..this is awesome..i loved the pic..photo is just superb..and i loved that vessel.. :0

      Reply
    22. Preeti Kashyap

      July 28, 2010 at 12:58 pm

      I love this recipe of usha's…quite fuss free I should say! Pic is making me drool!

      Reply
    23. Nitha

      July 28, 2010 at 12:58 pm

      Awesome clicks and recipe…

      Reply
    24. jeyashrisuresh

      July 28, 2010 at 1:04 pm

      oats idli, is completely new to me. will try soon and pass this on to my mil too. She is searching for oats recipes.nice click

      Reply
    25. RAKS KITCHEN

      July 28, 2010 at 1:41 pm

      I am big fan of rava idly, i will try this too for sue soon,my addition would be a dash of ginger!

      Reply
    26. RAKS KITCHEN

      July 28, 2010 at 1:41 pm

      The clicks are too good sharmi,its very lively in the screen 🙂

      Reply
    27. Usha

      July 28, 2010 at 3:09 pm

      I am so glad you tried and liked this Sharmilee! It has turned out just perfect, lovely pictures….

      Reply
    28. Hari Chandana

      July 28, 2010 at 3:26 pm

      Looks so soft and perfect.. very healthy recipe 🙂

      Reply
    29. arthi

      July 29, 2010 at 2:25 am

      sharmilee,
      so healthy and tasty recipe..Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
    30. Aparna

      July 29, 2010 at 2:52 am

      I do make rava idlis this way, but never tried adding oats. I like oats a lot and shall definitely try this out.

      Reply
    31. Vani

      July 29, 2010 at 12:54 pm

      Looks delicious, Sharmi! A fine way of making idlies more nutritious.

      Reply
    32. Nithya

      July 29, 2010 at 1:56 pm

      Looks really soft and good. I will surely give this a try 🙂 but y is it in brown color???

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    33. Sharmilee! :)

      July 29, 2010 at 2:12 pm

      @Nithya : The color depends on the roasting and the rava oats variety…..last time when I made it was light brown……

      Reply
    34. Sarah Naveen

      July 29, 2010 at 2:48 pm

      nice click..looks so perfect and healthy…yummy yumm

      Reply
    35. Rachel

      July 30, 2010 at 2:37 am

      Oats a lot around blogs these days… This is a very new one to me.

      Reply
    36. Red Chillies

      July 30, 2010 at 3:53 am

      Beautiful pictures Sharmi. I had tried this idli long time agao, but did not get the desired results. I will follow your recipe next time around. Loved the texture.

      Reply
    37. Hema

      July 30, 2010 at 4:55 am

      The idlis look perfect.. I have been wanting to try this but I had put off due to some reason or the other.. Iam inspired to try this now!

      Reply
    38. janet

      August 04, 2010 at 5:43 pm

      Thank you for your submission to T&T. 🙂

      Reply
    39. sss

      August 27, 2010 at 6:08 pm

      can i susbstitue rava with kodhumai rava?

      Reply
    40. nimi

      October 30, 2010 at 6:23 am

      I defintely want recipes from oats, like this.

      what could i possibly replace the yogurt and baking soda with? sorry if this sounds fussy, but would like to omit these, pls help.

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    41. Sharmilee! :)

      October 30, 2010 at 6:39 am

      @Nimi : I havent tried any other substitutes for curd to replace in oats idli….May be u can try buttermilk or low fat curd which is what I do often. But u can omit soda that doesnt give much difference….Hope this helps!

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    42. KavyaNaimish

      December 16, 2010 at 11:26 pm

      U have a wonderful blog space Sharmi…I'm here for the 1s time….foodie pics are too gud n luk professional..n Can u plz tell me if we can use Old fashioned oats instead of Instant oats??Will there be any difference in the measurements…
      Thanks In Advance…Do visit my Blog when u have time…

      —KavyaNaimish
      http://www.kavyanaimish.com

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    43. Sharmilee! :)

      December 17, 2010 at 2:18 am

      @Kavya:Thanks for all those lovely words, am very glad to read ur comment 🙂

      I am not sure of what is old fashioned oats….I used the readily available quaker oats. Sorry cudnt help u as am not aware of the old fashioned oats

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    44. Sharmilee! :)

      February 02, 2011 at 11:00 am

      @sss: I have finally tried with kothuma rava and updated the recipe too…but make sure to use fine rava or run it once in mixie(just coarsely) if the grains are big

      @Nimi : I've tried to reduce curd and have updated the recipe with stepwise too. Hope its useful!

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    45. GeethuSathiyaN

      February 09, 2011 at 4:18 am

      Sharmi this looks perfect for a healthy morning tiffin n i'm going to try this 2morrow.

      Reply
    46. Home of Cupcakes

      April 04, 2011 at 8:09 am

      Lovely recipe…
      is it possible to mix and keep in the fridge and use it in the morning…??

      Reply
    47. Sharmilee! :)

      April 04, 2011 at 8:13 am

      @Home of Cupcakes: You can roast oats, powder it and store it and use the next day mrg. Am not sure of using the batter the next day, may be you can try once and see

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    48. Sonia

      May 12, 2011 at 6:32 pm

      first time on ur blog..bookmarked now-will try ur recipes and put comments-love the step by step instructions,pics,notes and of course the phots

      Reply
    49. Anonymous

      May 18, 2011 at 3:16 pm

      I made this and put a pic in my facebook yesetrday along with link to ur blog. Already 2 friends made it and send me pics-they all love it.Many more are planning to try it soon. Healthy and tasty is not easy combination to come by:-)Thanks
      Sonia

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    50. Sharmilee! :)

      May 18, 2011 at 3:34 pm

      @Sonia : Thanks a lot for the nice feedback…It sure made my day. Can you send me the link where u have posted the pic..?

      Reply
    51. Taste Junction

      May 18, 2011 at 7:07 pm

      Bookmarked…I love rava idlis and this version amkes it much healthier. Surely makking it!!

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    52. Sheeja Krishnan

      June 30, 2011 at 2:20 pm

      We all loved the oats idli..Thanks for the recipe!!
      As oats is not my son's favorite, I said these are rava idlis and he had it 4 of them…and said they are superb..then I revealed that they are oats..So he said, then I love oats!!!

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    53. Sharmilee! :)

      June 30, 2011 at 2:31 pm

      @Sheeja : Thats really nice to hear…I know how hard it is to make kids eat as they are very picky…Am glad this oats idly made ur son like oats 🙂

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    54. ushaprashanth

      July 09, 2011 at 8:52 am

      Hi!
      Oats Idli…… wow ! what a nice way to have the otherwise bland oats!! Very good recipe! your blog is very nice!!

      Reply
    55. Viji

      August 01, 2011 at 3:07 pm

      Sharmi… thnks so much for sharing this. I was so so bored of eating oats with milk and curds. This recipe was such a relief…taste was great.
      Thanks lots..

      Reply
    56. Anonymous

      September 15, 2011 at 4:31 pm

      i tried it today n it really came very well n delicious too 🙂

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    57. Sharmilee! :)

      September 15, 2011 at 4:50 pm

      @Anon : Great to hear that! 🙂

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    58. Rachana

      September 25, 2011 at 11:31 am

      I tried these idlis today and they came out really well. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe.

      Reply
    59. Anonymous

      November 03, 2011 at 8:46 am

      I tried the idli yesterday & it made my day. Thx for saharing the perfect procedure. Wil be in ur dinner menu atleast every fortnight

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    60. Niti kulkarni

      November 03, 2011 at 2:40 pm

      Dats so convenient.. wow. thnx.. 🙂 will try today.

      Reply
    61. Sujatha

      November 04, 2011 at 5:55 am

      can we prepare this without curd? coz i don't eat curd. Can anyone tell me an alternative for it?

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    62. Sharmilee! :)

      November 04, 2011 at 6:05 am

      @Sujatha : Its more like how we prepare rava idlis so if we avoid curd the texture and taste will surely change…

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    63. Anonymous

      November 27, 2011 at 4:56 pm

      Its just simply superb recipe. congrats for the applause from the people. Keep on posting nice things and healthy foods

      Reply
    64. bluespriite

      December 05, 2011 at 5:15 pm

      It is a superb and simple recipe. Loved it. Cant wait to experiment.

      Reply
    65. rama

      December 17, 2011 at 3:09 am

      A superb idea and am sure will taste good too. However, can you plese tell me if i can avoid curd as my son cannot take any form of milk product? Is there any other alternative?

      rama

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    66. Sharmilee! :)

      December 17, 2011 at 3:19 am

      @Rama : I am not sure of other alternatives but sure if you avoid curd, the texture and taste will alter.

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    67. Anonymous

      January 02, 2012 at 6:15 am

      this is a really gud 1, equally 4 adults n kids.
      In fact i tried it for my 2 yrs old brat ..and m happy to say that it came out really well..but pls tell me whether this batter can be reused if not consumed at the same time..i have a left over batter how should i store it ,,n how to use it again .. reply ASAP..

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    68. Sharmilee! :)

      January 02, 2012 at 6:21 am

      Anonymous : Thats great to hear that you liked it…As curd is added, consume it the same day if you are making the batter in the morning refrigerate it if you are planning to use for dinner. I havent tried using it the next day so am not sure….

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    69. Anonymous

      January 02, 2012 at 7:56 am

      oh what a quick reply ..thanks a lot and yes i got my answer,,i wanted to use the batter in the evening only so i guess there should be no problem if i am gonna refrigerate it n consume it by today eve. only. 🙂 Manisha

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    70. Anonymous

      January 05, 2012 at 10:55 am

      hi..
      can u tell wat do u mean by hing? am not aware of it.. Baking soda is essential or wat?

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    71. Sharmilee! :)

      January 05, 2012 at 10:57 am

      @Anonymous : Hing is asafoetida / perungayam in tamil. Baking soda is added to make the idlis more softer.Hope this helps!

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    72. Anonymous

      January 06, 2012 at 9:51 am

      Hi sharmilee..

      Thanks for the reply.. And i prepared this .. It was too good…

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    73. Anonymous

      January 11, 2012 at 12:52 am

      i tried oats idli it came out so good.thanks for the recipe

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    74. Anonymous

      January 16, 2012 at 1:48 am

      I can never make good idlis but thought to give this recipe a try. For the first time I made mouth watering idlis thanks to you. It was absolutely delicious. Thanks so much for taking the time to help people like me :).

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    75. Anonymous

      February 10, 2012 at 3:09 pm

      i tried this recepie today and it cam eout very well except for the strong flavor of baking soda. i used only half tsp of baking soda.

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      • Sharmilee! :)

        February 10, 2012 at 4:12 pm

        Oh is it? Check your baking soda brand as usually soda doesnt let out any flavour when only 1/2 tsp is added…

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    76. Mahek

      February 27, 2012 at 6:27 pm

      Sharmi,
      looks Yummy,
      Can you tell me what's wheat Rava?

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      • SHARMILEE J

        December 02, 2015 at 5:29 am

        Its called as upma rava

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    77. Sudhir

      March 06, 2012 at 4:07 am

      Hi Sharmilee,

      I did try out the Oats Idli today and in turned out to be very very tasty (really better than the bland regular rice Idlis)…thanks.

      Sudhir

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    78. Sudhir

      March 06, 2012 at 4:09 am

      Hi Sharmilee,

      I tried it out today and it really taste amazing…Thanks

      Sudhir

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    79. BulbulRajesh

      March 09, 2012 at 5:15 pm

      Superb idea. Thank you somuch. I will try this today!

      Bulbul

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    80. Anonymous

      April 02, 2012 at 1:20 am

      Good one

      Reply
    81. Sweet

      July 03, 2012 at 5:33 am

      hi, can u tell me what is wheat rawa…is it suji???/

      Reply
    82. Sharmilee! :)

      July 03, 2012 at 8:43 am

      @Sweet : Yes it is wheat sooji

      Reply
    83. Narmadha Devi

      July 14, 2012 at 4:51 pm

      Hi, I tried this recipe yesterday for the first time. WOW! It came out very well. And most important my hubby loved it soo much:) . He asked me to prepare this healthy oats idly often:) thanks for sharing this great recipe.

      Reply
    84. Divya Jany

      July 15, 2012 at 1:18 pm

      Sharmi,
      I am new to kitchen… I started recipies only with the help of ur blog… I loved the way u present it… Its easy to follow…All my recipies turned out well, eventhough it was first time… Today I tried Oats idly…It didnt come out well for the 1st time…I omitted Rava, since I dont have… The Idly was little bit watery, couldnt take out in correct shape… Is this bcos I omitted Rava or the batter might me watery? Kindly help me…

      Reply
    85. Sharmilee! :)

      July 15, 2012 at 1:26 pm

      @Divya : You can omit rava but the texture and water/curd quantity will vary accordingly…Guess some quantity ration must have gone wrong…Next time try it with rava and see….

      Reply
    86. Unknown

      July 17, 2012 at 4:53 pm

      Hi. I loved your site,especially the Oats Recipes. I am planning to do Instant Oats Idli. But can i use Baking Powder instead of Baking Soda? Whats the difference between two? I am really confused about this!!!

      Reply
    87. Sharmilee! :)

      July 18, 2012 at 2:17 am

      @Unknown : Baking powder and soda are totally different in their nature and soda should only be used for oats idli to get the perfect texture like rava idlis.

      Reply
    88. Mahek

      July 27, 2012 at 7:07 am

      Hi
      Thanks for this lovely recipe….
      A must
      Try for me.
      One question what is wheat rava? Can you name a brand please
      I really appreciate the efforts that you take ….

      Reply
    89. Sharmilee! :)

      July 27, 2012 at 8:00 am

      @Mahek : It is brown rava which we use for making upma….

      Reply
    90. Chandra Sekhar

      August 11, 2012 at 4:53 pm

      Hi Sharmilee….

      Any idea about the nutrient content in these idli's ??

      Reply
    91. Dhivya Raveendran

      August 17, 2012 at 1:47 pm

      Hi
      I dont eat curd but am tempted to make these idlis. So is there any alternative to curd. Or can I mix and keep this batter over night and try instead of using curd?
      Or should east do the trick?

      Reply
    92. Dhivya Raveendran

      August 17, 2012 at 1:49 pm

      I would love to try this reciepe by I dont eat curd or buttermilk .So is there any alternative to using curd in this recipe . Will it work if i used yeast instead?

      Reply
    93. Sharmilee! :)

      August 17, 2012 at 2:50 pm

      @Dhivya : As I have already mentioned, am not sure of the alternative.May be water alone can be added but taste and texture will sure differ.

      Reply
    94. Akila hari

      September 11, 2012 at 7:03 am

      Hi Sharmilee your receipes are really awesome… Can we make the batter in the night and use it in the morning as i am working it will be helpful if u give me a suggestion…

      Reply
    95. Sharmilee! :)

      September 11, 2012 at 7:10 am

      @Akila : Noo not recommended to do so as it includes baking soda it reacts so it is advisable to make it fresh…

      Reply
    96. Sangeetha

      September 19, 2012 at 8:37 pm

      Hi sharmi
      I tried this Oats idli, i used white rava…it came out well n tasted good. My H n kids also liked it, thanks for this great recipe.

      Reply
    97. Megha Desai

      September 20, 2012 at 12:41 pm

      Hi Sharmilee,

      I thank you so much for this wonderful blog and everything that you did to get this working. I tried some of your recipes and everything came out wonderful . I must thank you specially for the oats idli recipe. My daugther and husband love this. I also tried your recipe with the old fashioned oats that someone was asking about and it was a hit !! . herez the link to the old fashioned oatmeal .
      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolled_oats
      Please post some more breakfast recipes such as this .
      Thanks a lot

      Reply
    98. vidya

      November 05, 2012 at 10:07 pm

      I simply loved this recipe 🙂 thx for sharing this:)i look forward to many more healthy recipes from you like this:)

      Reply
    99. vidya

      November 05, 2012 at 10:07 pm

      I simply loved this recipe 🙂 thx for sharing this:)i look forward to many more healthy recipes from you like this:)

      Reply
    100. Viswanathan Venkatachalam

      December 01, 2012 at 11:39 am

      hi..thanks for all your nice recipie…v tried some…could u please tell me wahts hing

      Reply
    101. Sharmilee! :)

      December 01, 2012 at 4:53 pm

      @Viswanathan : Hing is Perugayam…you can check cooking glossary tab for translations 🙂

      Reply
    102. Devi Raman

      December 14, 2012 at 2:57 pm

      Prepared for dinner tonight. Was very tasty. Thanks for the recipe

      Reply
    103. Devi Raman

      December 14, 2012 at 2:57 pm

      Thanks for the awesome recipe. Came out quite well

      Reply
    104. Nitika Kumar

      December 24, 2012 at 9:18 am

      can i makeoats idli in microwave? how much time it will take?

      Reply
    105. Sharmilee! :)

      December 24, 2012 at 9:46 am

      @Nitika : I am not sure of microwave…as I dont own a microwave

      Reply
    106. Naqabi

      January 21, 2013 at 1:51 pm

      Oh Sharmi seriously to tell u What ever recipe i start to google, i find ur blog with that recipe for sure, let it be cakes or south indian u got everything in ur blog when i start up my search, when i find ur blog in google images with pic, i give a smile and think, here she is already done and aded with blog. i really want to appreciate ur hard work, and the follow up comments with ur active interaction is so gud 🙂 its hard to find among other bloggers. im glad to follow ur blog from quiet sometime now. Ofcourse only a foodie who cook for themself lingering for best taste land up cooking with passion and yes all the hard work it takes, to present or introduce a perfect experimental recipe to family 1st , satisfy ur own taste buds and then go ahead in sharing up with others. Keep Going Lady Keep Going!!!!

      Reply
      • Sharmilee! :)

        January 21, 2013 at 4:56 pm

        Thank you so much for all those nice words….readers like you keep me going.Thanks once again, keep visiting!! 🙂

        Reply
    107. anusha kurutkar

      February 20, 2013 at 7:56 am

      all your recipes are awesome…iv tried oats dosa it was quiet easy and tasted very good… thanks a lot for your healthy recipes… 🙂 🙂

      Reply
    108. Fareeda

      March 03, 2013 at 3:10 pm

      Just made these idlis for breakfast. I added one cup of finely chopped fresh spinach. I didn't know how much salt to use, so added 3/4 tsp. Next time I will use 1 teaspoon.

      The idlis became so soft and fluffy. I will definitely make these again. Thanks

      Reply
    109. pavithra raj

      May 19, 2013 at 1:10 pm

      Hi felt so happy to find a recipe with oats which I can proudly add to my routine menu. But I do no what went wrong in my preparation, the idlis came out as hard as stone. It was like the idlis when u make outta un-fermented normal idli batter. I doubled all the quantities specified above. Please help me out in figuring out my mistake sharmili. I would love to make those fluffy delicious idlis to my family.thank u for the recipe.

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        May 19, 2013 at 3:00 pm

        Not really sure…baking soda and curd gives the soft texture

        Reply
    110. Shravya Rachel

      July 07, 2013 at 5:34 pm

      Sharmilee I just don't know how to thank you. In my 21 years of life I never entered into our kitchen. I even don't know how to cook rice. But last month I visited your site searching for chicken biryani recipe and Mom made it too :). I myself tried oats idly and tomato dosa. They came out very well and i got a good applause too. Your site is perfect with awesome clicks. Love u sharmee. Hope you will let me call that.

      Reply
    111. Kanagu

      September 09, 2013 at 4:17 pm

      Looks really good !! Will try it for breakfast tomorrow! Thanks a lot!!

      Reply
    112. Mamta Sharma

      September 18, 2013 at 7:39 am

      Hi, I left comments on this forum twice Sharmilee, wonder why they are not getting posted

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        September 18, 2013 at 9:44 am

        Not sure I didnt receive them….

        Reply
    113. Mamta Sharma

      September 24, 2013 at 5:43 pm

      I have tried these idlis thrice now and can vouch that they are just like the pics ….. Soft and delicious ….thank you Sharmilee for your wonderful blog and easy, healthy, innovative and straightforward recipes. I have made 2 minor alterations to the oats idli recipe …. Replaced the soda with 2 tsp eno (added just before steaming idlis) and reduced the hing by half…. Thanks to the the 'instant' recipe they are perfect for idli emergencies anytime of the day!

      Reply
    114. Ram Prasanth Jahadhishan

      November 10, 2013 at 4:23 pm

      Hi Sharmilee,
      Tried your recipe after a long time in my kitchen… Today i tried this Oats Idli, it came out well in taste but the texture was not that good. It wasn't so pluffy. Should i leave it for soaking after preparing the batter?

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        November 11, 2013 at 3:39 am

        No need of resting time…as it has soda we should immediately steam it after the batter is prepared…just like we do for rava idli.

        Reply
      • Ram Prasanth Jahadhishan

        November 16, 2013 at 8:09 am

        Oh ok… Guess i used less Soda so the texture was bit sticky… will try next time….. Thanks

        Reply
    115. tanushree kulkarni

      January 20, 2014 at 6:25 am

      hey, i am gluten intolerant and used idli rava(cream of rice) instead of actual rava, turned out pretty good!!

      Reply
    116. Unknown

      February 02, 2014 at 5:47 pm

      Can I use rolled oats instead of instant oats? These are less processed and healthier so I wanted to try…Thanks

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        February 03, 2014 at 7:46 am

        Yes give a try and see, it should work fine…

        Reply
    117. santhiya rasu

      February 20, 2014 at 5:47 am

      Sharmi i tried this in oven. Idly came out well but the top portion was burnt(it was brown in color after 4 mins of cooking). but i tried the idly with same batter in pressure cooker it didnt come well. It was like batter only even after i cooked for 30 mins :(. Can u tell me the cooking time for this recipe in oven?

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        February 20, 2014 at 11:46 am

        I use oven only for baking & grilling….havent tried making idli in oven so not really sure of your issue….Sorry couldnt help you in this regard

        Reply
    118. Divya Biju

      April 05, 2014 at 8:25 am

      Such a healthy recipe.Clicks are awesome!

      Reply
    119. ayswarya babu

      April 23, 2014 at 9:43 am

      Hi
      can we use normal rava instead of wheat rava..

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        April 25, 2014 at 12:48 pm

        Yes…

        Reply
    120. Kaushalya Bashyam

      May 01, 2014 at 7:17 am

      Hey sharmi thanks for another fab and quixk recipe… I made this today and it dint get cooked properly… so steamed for another few mins.. I added 3/4 tsp eno instead of baking soda… n it dint rise as well.. just a question how healthier is too add baking soda for 1.6 yrs toddler…

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        May 16, 2014 at 6:08 am

        I think its ok as we are using only 1/2 tsp soda….

        Reply
    121. jaya jeny

      May 20, 2014 at 11:00 am

      Instead of curd shall we mix idli dosa batter.i tried rava idli with curd it turned bad.what type of curd u use wht it should b thick or what

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        May 20, 2014 at 12:12 pm

        Curd I used homemade curd…not sure of the replacement as I am using the recipe since I started making rava idli

        Reply
    122. Fathima Bilal

      September 09, 2014 at 6:56 am

      Hi,

      Your website is just wonderful and the recipes are authentic. Your job is really fantastic!!!

      I tried your instant oats idli the taste came out well, but the texture was not like sponge it was flat and little sticky. I doubled the quantities given by you. Kindly guide me through where I went wrong.

      Fathima

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        September 09, 2014 at 2:12 pm

        Guess the soda has not reacted, did you check if the soda was active?

        Reply
    123. Fathima Bilal

      September 11, 2014 at 6:46 am

      How to do it? I used the soda which we add to make idli in Indian kitchen. Is baking soda different from what I have used?

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        September 11, 2014 at 11:09 am

        I used cooking soda…its the same as baking soda

        Reply
    124. Sree

      November 27, 2014 at 4:19 am

      Hi me a first time visitor tried the oats idly but it was slightly hard… how to make it soft….

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        November 27, 2014 at 5:00 am

        Oh not really sure, guess if you reduce curd or if the soda is not active then the idlis may turn hard….

        Reply
    125. dietnfitness

      December 23, 2014 at 5:17 am

      Hi Sharmilee, Can I use eno salt instead of baking soda? If yes, what's the quantity to be used? One more question…baking soda and baking powder are the same, right?

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        December 23, 2014 at 11:55 am

        I havent't tried it with eno salt…but you can try with the same measure , guess it will work…No baking powder and baking soda are entirely different.

        Reply
    126. Rachna Desai

      July 19, 2015 at 1:02 am

      I tried oats idli but it turned out to be extra soft.I could not get the texture as yours.can you tell me what can be the reason??

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        July 19, 2015 at 3:09 am

        Did you ad more baking soda than the mentioned amount which will sure change the texture more porous and crumbly?!

        Reply
    127. Sam

      November 27, 2015 at 12:34 pm

      Hi, wanted to know if wheat rava and broken wheat are the same. I made the idlis with broken wheat and it (broken wheat portion) was'nt completely cooked. Normally when i make broken wheat upma in cooker it takes 3 whistles.. please advise.

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        December 02, 2015 at 7:00 am

        Both are different..Broken wheat takes time to cook so I recommed using wheat rava

        Reply
    128. harshitha reddy

      December 29, 2015 at 3:10 am

      Which curd shud b used? Fresh or sour? Also it would b helpful if u mention how many idlis this recipe yields, so that we can plan accordingly..

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        December 29, 2015 at 1:06 pm

        It is sour curd but regular curd can also be used…it yields around 7-8 idlis

        Reply
    129. Adesara Sweta

      May 03, 2016 at 4:22 pm

      I tried this recipe today it came out awesome… very nice taste… n as m health conscious it is very handy recipe for me n tasty tooo… thank u

      Reply
    130. Tharini Rajendran

      May 28, 2016 at 3:22 am

      Hi Sharmi, I tried dis one today morning for bfast. Easy to prepare and gud for health also. Awesome recipe…

      Reply
    131. Priya

      July 26, 2018 at 11:17 am

      Hi,

      Thanks for the recipe. I have Gluten allergy and wheat/wheat products are a strict No No, can I make this without Godhumai Rava? What can I substitute it with, will any millet be a good substitute?

      Reply
      • Sharmilee J

        August 08, 2018 at 5:42 pm

        Rava gives that texture, may be you can try with samai(little millet) but not really sure about the outcome

        Reply
    132. Jayashree

      May 20, 2022 at 9:06 pm

      Thanks for the Recipe

      Reply

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