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rava idli- steamed semolina savory cakes served on a plantain leaf
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Rava Idli Recipe

Rava Idli, a South Indian breakfast staple made with semolina, yogurt and basic spices.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Cooling Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Karnataka, South Indian
Servings: 12 Idlis
Author: Anusha Praveen

Ingredients

  • 1 c Sooji Bombay sooji
  • 2.5 c Whisked slightly sour yogurt
  • 2 tsp Ghee
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tbsp Channa Dal
  • 1/8th tsp Hing
  • 1 tsp Eno fruit salt
  • 12 whole Cashews broken into halves
  • 2-3 tbsp Coriander leaves finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Salt as per taste

Instructions

  • In a wide bottomed skillet or a pan, heat the ghee.
  • Add the mustard seeds. After they splutter, add the hing, channa dal and saute for a minute.
  • Now add the cashews and saute till light brown.
  • Next add the sooji and roast till aromatic on low-medium flame. It should not change color completely.
  • Now, take it off the heat and let it cool down completely.
  • Next, add half of the curd to the rawa and mix well. Let it sit for 15 mins.
  • After 15 mins, add the remaining curd and eno and add combine well. Add the cilantro and salt and mix well.
  • You can see that the batter becomes light and airy when you stir in the fruit salt.
  • Fill the inner pot of the IP with 1.75 c water.
  • Place it in the IP and turn it on. Set the Saute mode on for 5 mins.
  • Allow the water to heat up and come to a gentle boil while you prep the Idli for steaming.
  • Now, grease an idli mould, place one roasted cashew half in the middle.
  • This is optional but the Idli looks pretty when you take them out.
  • Fill 3/4th of each Idli groove with batter. 
  • Steam for 10 mins in the Instant pot or in an Idli steamer or in a pressure cooker without the pressure valve for 10 mins. 
  • To check if they are done cooking, after 10 mins, insert a tooth pick into one of the Idlis. If the toothpick comes out clean, they are done.
  • Take them out and let them cool down a bit. Spoon them out from the mould and serve hot with coconut chutney or coriander chutney.

Notes

You can also add tiny bits of coconut and finely chopped ginger.

For Instant Pot & Air Fryer Recipes

Instant Pot timings may vary based on your geographic location. Air fryer settings and timings may vary based on the capacity and the model of the Air fryer.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

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