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Rava Idli Recipe

Rava Idli is a delicious form of Idli made by roasting sooji with tempering items along with carrots & made to a batter with curd, herbs, spices and steamed to get idlis. Rava Idli is relished with spicy chutney and a great option for breakfast & dinner. Learn to make Perfect Rava Idli Recipe with step by step pictures and video.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings8 idlis
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rava / sooji
  • 1/2 cup curd
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoon carrot
  • 1/4 teaspoon hing
  • 10 nos cashews
  • 1 teaspoon eno fruit salt or 1/4 teaspoon cooking soda
  • salt to taste

To temper

  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon urad dal
  • 1/2 teaspoon chana dal
  • 1 tablespoon curry leaves
  • 2 tablespoon ghee

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tablespoon ghee - add around 10 cashews fry until golden, remove to a bowl and set aside.
  • In the same ghee add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds let it splutter.
  • Now add 1/2 teaspoon urad dal and 1/2 teaspoon chana dal. Saute for few seconds. Add 1/4 teaspoon hing.
  • Add 1 teaspoon green chillies finely chopped, 1 teaspoon ginger finely chopped and 1 tablespoon curry leaves finely chopped. Saute until dals turn golden brown.
  • Add 2 tablespoon grated carrot. Saute for a minute until it shrinks.
  • Add 1 cup sooji (rava).
  • Saute for 3-5 mins.
  • Transfer this to a mixing bowl.
  • Add 1/2 cup curd and 3/4 cup water along with required salt.
  • Mix well to form a batter that is pourable but thick just like our idli batter consistency. Leave it undisturbed for 5 mins.
  • Now add 1 teaspoon eno fruit salt. If you don't have it then add 1/4 teaspoon cooking soda. It will start to bubble.
  • Mix gently, do not overmix for a long time. Adjust with water if the batter is too thick.
  • Now grease the idli mould with ghee, add fried cashews.
  • Pour the idli batter into the holes.
  • Get the idli steamer ready - Add enough water to the steamer and let it start to boil.
  • Add the idli plates to the steamer.
  • Close and cook covered for 10 -12 mins.
  • Check by inserting a toothpick in the center if it comes out clean then it is done. Switch off.
  • Remove the idli plates and let it rest for 5 mins. Now dip a spoon or laddle in water.
  • Remove using the laddle for easy demoulding. Remove the idlis and place it inside hot pack. Repeat to finish the batter.
  • Rava Idlis are ready!

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Notes

  • Make sure you don't allow the batter to rest after eno / soda is added.
  • The idlis expand a bit so do not overfill while adding batter to the mould.
  • Do not let the batter wait for long after eno fruit salt is added. Add to idli mould as soon as possible and steam it.
  • Always let the idlis rest once steamed for 3-5 mins before removing it. You can sprinkle little water over the idlis for easy clean demoulding.
  • You can use enofruit salt for best results likes the ones we get in restaurants. It gives a more porous texture. But baking soda does a good job too.
  • You can even add green chilli paste for spice level instead of chopped green chillies.
Nutrition Facts
Rava Idli Recipe
Amount Per Serving (50 g)
Calories 113 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 4mg1%
Sodium 356mg15%
Potassium 84mg2%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 690IU14%
Vitamin C 0.4mg0%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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