Instant Rava Idlis

Discover the joy of a hassle-free breakfast with instant rava idli, a delectable steamed cake made without the need for fermentation. This easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the process of preparing rava idli, also known as semolina or sooji idli in India. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal effort, you can enjoy a wholesome and flavorsome breakfast in no time.

What is rava idli made of?

Rava idli is made of rava that is semolina, yogurt (curd), vegetables like carrot, onion, capsicum (bell pepper), spices like mustard seeds, urad dal(black gram lentil), curry leaves and served with chutney or South Indian potato curry (Saagu).

Rava idli recipe ingredients:

• Rava: Rava also known as sooji or semolina is used in making this recipe. Use medium sooji for making instant sooji idli. Always roast rava before making these soft idlis, else you will get sticky rava idlis.
• Yogurt: Yogurt or thick curd is the most important ingredient used while making semolina idli. There are several microorganisms in curd like lactobacillus bacteria that undergoes anaerobic respiration and in this process act on sugar of the flour and release carbon dioxide gas.  This makes the dough rise making the idlis soft and spongy. Never use sour curd while making idlis. Else idlis will taste sour.
• Vegetables: Vegetables like grated carrots, chopped bell pepper or capsicum, onion, dill leaves and coriander leaves can be added while making the healthy rava idlis.
• Spices: Spices like mustard seeds, urad dal (black gram lentils) and few curry leaves are added while tempering the rava idli batter.
• Soda: Little amount of soda or eno fruit salt should be added while making these suji idlis. For every 1 cup of rava use ¼ teaspoon soda. This is needed so that the instant idlis rise and become soft and fluffy.
• Ghee: Little amount of ghee is used for applying to the idli moulds. Idli moulds are hollow containers 2-3 inches in diameter in which idli batter is poured and steamed in a special steamer. You can purchase this idli steamer from Amazon ->  Pigeon 4-Plates Idly Maker

Check out other idli recipes like

• Oats idlis
• Pepper idlis
• Green moong and vegetable idlis 
• Millet idli

How to make instant idli with suji?

• Heat a kadai. Roast rawa/semolina till nice aroma comes from it. Let it cool for some time.
• Mix the rawa and curd or yogurt. Add eno fruit salt or soda, mix gently and keep it aside.
• The batter consistency should be like normal idli batter.
• In a pan, add oil. When oil gets heated, add mustard seeds. Let mustard seeds splutter.
• After they stop spluttering, add curry leaves and urad dal.
• Sauté for a minute. Add onions and fry till they turn pinkish.
• After the onion turns pinkish, add the other vegetables like grated carrot, finely chopped bell pepper and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Sprinkle coriander leaves over it.
• Switch off the gas and let it cool.
• Mix the vegetable mixture into the rava idli batter after it cools.
• Grease the idli moulds with home-made ghee. Add enough idli batter to it and cook them in an idli steamer for 25 to 30 minutes.
• To remove idlis from steamer, use the sharp side of a wet spoon and run it in the base of the idlis.

 Is rava idli healthy or not?

Rava idli is a healthy recipe as it has fever calories compared to rice idli. These suji idlis can be consumed by diabetics and people who are on weight loss diet. It is also packed with minerals like Vitamin B,phosphorus,zinc,calcium,magnesium, and dietary fiber. Rawa helps in boosting bone health, promotes digestion, and aids weight loss. Since these idlis are steamed, they do not have any fat or cholesterol. Rava idli recipe instant is also easier to digest.

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Enjoy a quick and tasty breakfast with instant rava idli, a steamed cake made without fermentation. This versatile dish is a popular choice among breakfast lovers in India. With the help of this easy-to-follow recipe, you can whip up a batch of soft and flavorful rava idlis in no time. Give it a try and savor the delightful flavors of this traditional Indian breakfast!

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Instant Rava Idli

Looking for a quick and delicious breakfast idea? Try making instant rava idli without fermentation! This steamed cake, also known as semolina or sooji idli, is a popular dish in India. Learn how to prepare it with this simple recipe.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time35 minutes mins

Servings: 4 People

By: Raksha Kamat

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 cup rawa/sooji/semolina
• ▢ 1 cup curds / yogurt
• ▢ 1/2 cup carrot peeled and grated
• ▢ 1/2 cup onion cut length wise
• ▢ 1/4 cup capsicum finely chopped
• ▢ Handful coriander leaves chopped
• ▢ 10 - 12 curry leaves
• ▢ 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• ▢ 1 teaspoon urad dal
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon cooking soda or 1/4 teaspoon of Eno fruit salt
• ▢ 2 teaspoon home-made ghee for greasing the idli molds

Instructions

• Heat a kadai. Roast rawa/semolina till nice aroma comes from it. Let it cool for some time.
  1 cup rawa/sooji/semolina
• Mix the rawa and curd or yogurt. Add Eno fruit salt or soda, mix gently and keep it aside.
  1 cup curds / yogurt, 1/4 teaspoon cooking soda or 1/4 teaspoon of Eno fruit salt
• The batter consistency should be like normal idli batter.
• In a pan, add oil. When oil gets heated, add mustard seeds. Let mustard seeds splutter.
  1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• After they stop spluttering, add curry leaves and urad dal.
  10 - 12 curry leaves, 1 teaspoon urad dal
• Saute for a minute. Add onions and fry till they turn pinkish.
  1/2 cup onion
• After the onion turns pinkish, add the other vegetables like grated carrot, finely chopped bell pepper(capsicum) and sauté for 2 minutes.
  1/2 cup carrot, 1/4 cup capsicum
• Sprinkle coriander leaves over it.
  Handful coriander leaves
• Switch off the gas and let it cool.
• Mix the vegetable mixture into the rava idli batter after it cools.
• Grease the idli moulds with home-made ghee. Add enough idli batter to it and cook them in an idli steamer for 25 to 30 minutes.
  2 teaspoon home-made ghee
• To remove idlis from steamer, use the sharp side of a wet spoon and run it in the base of the idlis.

Notes

• Do add Eno fruit salt or soda while making instant rava idli, otherwise the idlis will be dense.
• After adding soda to curd, stir gently to mix.
• To remove idlis from steamer, use the sharp side of a wet spoon and run it in the base of the idlis.
• Dill leaves may also be added to the vegetables while sautéing.

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Note: This post was published on 17th Aug 2018 and is republished. The post might contain affiliate links.