IDLI

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A popular South Indian steamed breakfast dish which is made with the combination of rava (semolina) and yogurt.

Provided by gompte

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon mustard seed
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon split Bengal gram (chana dal)
10 leaf (blank)s fresh curry leaves
1 dried red chile pepper, crushed
1 tablespoon cashews, crushed
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon diced green chile pepper
¼ teaspoon asafoetida powder (hing)
1 cup semolina (sooji rava)
½ cup yogurt
2 tablespoons carrots, chopped
salt to taste (optional)
1 teaspoon fruit salt (such as Eno®)

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and chana dal and saute for a few seconds. Add curry leaves, dried red chile, cashews, ginger, green chile peppers, and hing and saute until cashew nuts turn slightly brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add semolina and cook and stir over low heat until slightly browned; remove mixture to a plate and let cool completely, about 10 minutes.
  • Add yogurt and carrot to the mixture and mix well. Add water as needed to reach desired consistency. Season with salt to taste. Cover and let sit for 15 minutes. Check batter consistency again; add more water if needed.
  • Grease an idli pan and add water to steam; bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, add fruit salt to the batter, mix well, and then pour the batter in the greased molds.
  • Steam the idli for 10 minutes. Remove the idli from the molds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 39.1 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Ixzyjr Grim
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Overall, this is a great recipe for idlis and sambar. The idlis were soft and fluffy, and the sambar was flavorful and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and authentic South Indian meal.


Kenny Mildor
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weekday meal. The idlis were soft and fluffy, and the sambar was flavorful and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ellis Diggs
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. The idlis were so easy to make and they turned out perfect. The sambar was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Jess Girardin
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This recipe is a keeper! The idlis were perfect - light, fluffy, and flavorful. The sambar was also delicious, with just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again.


Mulee Guluma
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I love this recipe! The idlis are so soft and fluffy, and the sambar is perfectly spiced. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Kathy Heyns
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This is a great recipe for beginners. The instructions are easy to follow and the results are delicious. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a simple and tasty idli recipe.


Ramesh Achhami
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The idlis are light and fluffy, and the sambar is rich and flavorful. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Wildon Zoey
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. The idlis were soft and fluffy, and the sambar was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less chili powder next time.


Patience Ikpi
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The idlis turned out great! The batter was easy to make and the idlis steamed perfectly. The sambar was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


MdRabbyAkon Akon
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I'm not a big fan of idlis, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The idlis were soft and flavorful, and the sambar was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rotan Mwesigwa
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This is my go-to idli recipe. It's easy to follow and the results are always perfect. The idlis are light and fluffy, and the sambar is rich and flavorful.


Jamshad M
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Absolutely delicious! The idlis were soft, fluffy and had a slightly tangy flavor. The sambar was flavorful and had the perfect amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again!


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