Aug 27, 2020

Carrot Idli

Carrot Idli is interesting twist to the normal idlis. Soft with a blend of grated carrots and seasonings gives it a great taste. Enjoy hot with chutney. Idlis are fun. They are soft, fluffy, colorful and easy to prepare. A perfect breakfast for all days. An ideal recipe for kid's lunch box too!


Prep Time :10 mins
Cooking Time:  20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Category: Breakfast
Author: Smishri
Servings : 4


Ingredients : 
Carrot Idli
Carrot Idli

  • Idli Batter -3 cups
  • Carrot : 1 cup grated
  • Green chillies : 1 or 2, chopped
  • Coriander leaves : few chopped
  • Mustard seeds : 1 tsp.
  • Curry Leaves : 5-6 nos.
  • chana dal:1/4 tsp
  • urad dal:1/4 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • oil:1/2 tsp
  • Chutney pwd:2 tsp 


Method-   In a pan, heat oil. Prepare seasoning with curry leaves, mustard seeds, chana dal urad dal, green chillies once done pour it in the idli batter. Next add chopped coriander leaves, grated carrots, salt to the batter and mix well. Add chutney pwd and mix. Set for 5 mins.

Apply oil onto the idli plates and pour the batter in a spoon. Steam it in pressure cooker for 15-20 mins on medium flame. 

Serve Carrot Idli hot with ghee, chutney or saagu.


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Jul 27, 2020

Tomato Rava Idli

Tomato Rava Idli is healthy and tasty breakfast, all time favorite of South Indian homes. Enjoy hot with chutney or saagu.



Prep time: 20 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings : 4
Cuisine: South Indian
Course: Breakfast, Brunch


Ingredients:

2 cups rava (semolina) (roasted)
1 1/2 cups yogurt (pref sour)
1 tbsp rasam pwd
1/2 cup tomato puree
1tbsp chopped, coriander
Salt to taste

1 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. mustard seeds 
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 tbsp. cashewnuts(roasted)


Tomato Rava Idli





Method:-


Heat a kadai, add oil, add mustard seeds add roasted rava, salt and mix well. 
Allow the rava to cool. In a bowl
Add the rava, curds,  tomato puree, chili powder, cashews and 
mix well without any lumps in the batter. Cover and keep it for 1 hour.
Apply oil onto the idli plates and pour the batter in a spoon.
Steam it in pressure cooker for 15-20 mins on medium flame.
Serve Tomato Rava Idli hot with ghee, chutney or saagu.

Idlis are easy to digest, gluten-free, and rich in probiotics, making it a great option for breakfast or a light meal.





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Apr 7, 2020

Idli

Idli is healthy and tasty breakfast all time favorite of South Indian homes. Enjoy hot with Chutney, Sambhar or Saagu. Fluffy and white and soft who would'nt love it. 


Ingredients for the Batter

  • 1/2 cup urad dal (soak overnite)
  • 2 cups rice (soak overnite)
  • 1/4 cup poha (soak for 1/2 hr)
  • Handful methi seeds (soak overnite)

Method:-

In a blender, blend all of the above into fine batter.
Cover and rest for 8-12 hrs.


When ready to use add salt to the batter and mix well.


Now apply oil onto the idli plates and pour the batter in a spoon.

Steam it in pressure cooker for 15-20 mins on medium flame.

Serve Idli hot with ghee, Chutney or Saagu or Sambhar.


(alternatively you can use MTR mix )





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Jan 14, 2020

Seasoned Idli

Seasoned Idli is interesting twist to the normal idlis. Soft with a blend of onions, coriander leaves and seasonings gives it a great taste. Enjoy hot with chutney.

Idlis are fun. They are soft, fluffy and easy to prepare.

Prep time: 12 hrs

Cook time: 20 mins

Total time: 12 hrs 20mins

Servings: 20 idlis

Author: Smita



Ingredients : 

  • Idli Batter 
  • Onion : 1finely chopped
  • Green chillies : 1 or 2, chopped
  • Coriander leaves : few chopped
  • Mustard seeds : 1 tsp.
  • Curry Leaves : 5-6 nos.
  • chana dal:1/4 tsp
  • urad dal:1/4 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • oil:1/2 tsp
  • Chutney pwd:2 tsp
  • Hing-pinch

  • Idli Batter-   Wash and soak ¾ cup urad dal for 4 hours. Drain off the water and blend well till the batter becomes fluffy. If using IDLI rava, use 2 cups. Wash the rava well 2-3 times and mix with the urad dal batter. Transfer to a large bowl cover and set aside overnight or at least for 8-10 hours.


Method-  In a pan, heat oil. Prepare seasoning with curry leaves, mustard seeds ,chana dal ,urad dal, green chillies once done pour it in the idli batter. Next add chopped coriander leaves, onions ,salt to the batter and mix well. Add chutney pwd and mix .Set for 5 mins.
Apply oil onto the idli plates and pour the batter in a spoon. Steam it in pressure cooker for 15-20 mins on medium flame. 
Serve seasoned idli hot with ghee, chutney or saagu.

Idlis are nutritious, easy to digest, gluten-free, and rich in probiotics, making it a great option for breakfast or a light meal.


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May 21, 2019

Ragi Masala Idli

Ragi Masala Idli is interesting twist to the normal idlis. Soft with a blend of spices and seasonings gives it a great taste. Enjoy hot with chutney.

This recipe is a healthy combination of ragi flour with the normal idli batter. It is quick to make, easy to serve, just dunk a hot fluffy piece of Idli in freshly prepared chutney and you are off for a great start of your day! A small change in the typical Idli recipe but loaded with nutrients and fiber just by adding the humble Ragi. 

You must be knowing Ragi has immense health benefits! Give this recipe a try!


Prep Time- 7 mins
Cook Time-10 mins
Total Time- 17 mins
Servings-16
Author- Smitha
ragi, masala , idli, masala idli, ragi masala idli
Ragi Masala Idli

Ingredients : 

  • Idli Batter 
  • Ragi flour 
  • Onion : 1finely chopped
  • Green chillies : 1 or 2, chopped
  • Coriander leaves : few chopped
  • Mustard seeds : 1 tsp.
  • Curry Leaves : 5-6 nos.
  • chana dal:1/4 tsp
  • urad dal:1/4 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • oil:1/2 tsp
  • Chutney pwd:2 tsp (opt)


Method -  Mix the idli batter with ragi flour and keep it aside for 1/2 hour. In a pan, heat oil. Prepare seasoning with curry leaves, mustard seeds, chana dal urad dal, green chillies once done pour it in the ragi-idli batter. Next add chopped coriander leaves, onions ,salt to the batter and mix well. Add chutney pwd and mix. Set for 10 mins.

Apply oil onto the idli plates and pour the batter in a spoon. Steam it in pressure cooker for 15-20 mins on medium flame. 

Serve Ragi Masala Idli hot with ghee, chutney or saagu.




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Ragi Dosa

Ragi Sevai Upma

Ragi Paddu


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Jul 15, 2015

Masala Idli

Masala Idli

Masala Idli is interesting twist to the normal idlis. Soft with a blend of onions and seasonings gives it a great taste. Enjoy hot with chutney.

Idlis are fun. They are soft, fluffy and easy to prepare.A perfect breakfast for all days. Jazz it up with some spices and veggies and you have a masala idli.

Prep time: 12 hrs

Cook time: 20 mins

Total time: 12 hrs 20mins

Servings: 20 idlis

Author: Smita



Ingredients : 

  • Idli Batter 
  • Onion : 1finely chopped
  • Green chillies : 1 or 2, chopped
  • Coriander leaves : few chopped
  • Mustard seeds : 1 tsp.
  • Curry Leaves : 5-6 nos.
  • chana dal:1/4 tsp
  • urad dal:1/4 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • oil:1/2 tsp
  • Chutney pwd:2 tsp (opt)

Idli Batter-   Wash and soak ¾ cup urad dal for 4 hours. Drain off the water and blend well till the batter becomes fluffy. If using IDLI rava, use 2 cups. Wash the rava well 2-3 times and mix with the urad dal batter. Transfer to a large bowl cover and set aside overnight or at least for 8-10 hours.




Method-  In a pan, heat oil. Prepare seasoning with curry leaves, mustard seeds ,chana dal ,urad dal, green chillies once done pour it in the idli batter. Next add chopped coriander leaves,onions ,salt to the batter and mix well. Add chutney pwd and mix .Set for 5 mins.
Apply oil onto the idli plates and pour the batter in a spoon. Steam it in pressure cooker for 15-20 mins on medium flame. Serve hot with ghee,chutney or saagu.


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We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future."George Bernard Shaw 

Feb 28, 2014

Tomato Gravy

Tomato Gravy with Idli,tomato kurma,chutney
Tomato Gravy with Idli

Tomato Gravy with Idli is easy to prepare. Just a another side dish for IDLI if you are bored with chutnies. A nice blend of spice and tanginess.


  •  Ingredients
  • 3 Tomatoes (finely chopped) 
  •  1 tbsp Oil 
  •  1/2 tsp Mustard
  •  1/2 tsp jeera
  •  1/2 tsp chana dal
  •   1/2 urad dal
  • Hing-pinch
  •  Turmeric-pinch
  • 1/4 tsp Sugar 
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Curry leaves-few
  • For grinding
  • 1-2 tsp coconut
  • 1-2 tsp sambhar pwd
  •  1 clove
  • 1-2 kalamiri



Method- Grind the items with little mentioned under for Grinding. Next heat Oil in pan,add mustard,chanadal,uraddal,hing,tumeric,curry leaves,chilies and fry for some time. Add chopped tomatoes and  fry well. Once done add salt ,add ground mix and mix well , fry for some time till it thickens. Enjoy with hot idlis.

A perfect weekend breakfast,brunch idea.



Jan 18, 2014

Idli fry / Masala Idlis

Idli Fry / Masala Idlis

Idli fry or Masala Idlis is a crispy and tasty snack variety. Easy to prepare from leftover idlis. Enjoy hot with chutney or sauce as evening snack.

Ingredients:

  • Idlis    :    
  • Salt     :  for taste
  • Sambar  pwd    :   1-2 tsp
  • Seasoning
  • Mustard : 1/2 tsp
  • Curry leaves :   few
  • Hing: pinch
  • Turemic: pinch
  • Oil :  2-3 tsp


Method: Chop idlis into small pieces. In a bowl add salt and sambar pwd and mix, add the idlis to it and mix them. Next heat oil in a kadai, add the items mentioned in the seasoning. Add the coated idlis and fry well. Add more oil if required. Fry till crisp. Serve hot with sauce or chutney of your choice.

(you can also add onion and capsicum (fried ) for additional taste)







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May 1, 2013

Rava Idli

Rava Idli is healthy and tasty breakfast ,all time favorite of South Indian homes. Enjoy hot with chutney or saagu.

Prep time: 30 mins

Cook time: 20 mins

Total time: 50mins

Servings: 20 idlis

Author: Smita





Ingredients:
2 cups rava (semolina) (roasted)
1 1/2 cups yogurt (pref sour)
2-3 tbsp grated coconut
2 tbsp grated carrot
1tbsp chopped, coriander
Salt to taste

1 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. mustard seeds 
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 tbsp. cashewnuts(roasted)
3/4 tsp Baking soda (opt)




Rava Idli

Method:-

Heat a kadai, add oil , add mustard seeds add roasted rava, salt and mix well. 
Allow the rava to cool.In a bowl
Add the rava, butter milk, coconut, carrot, cashews and 
mix well without any lumps in the batter .Cover and keep it for 1 hour.
Apply oil onto the idli plates and pour the batter in a spoon.
Steam it in pressure cooker for 15-20 mins on medium flame.
Serve hot with ghee,chutney or saagu.






(alternatively you can use MTR mix )

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