Brainstorming for breakfast options is always a task. It’s an everyday affair. This quick suji/rawa idli recipe will surely help you out to sort your breakfast options. In-fact you can make these quick idlis in place of rice and pulse idli to save your time and enjoy with hot sambhar.
Idli never really disappoints you. It is not only healthy but also super yummy. Moreover, it is not liked by all, be it children or adults. This recipe does not require any sort of soaking, fermenting or grinding. It is quick and instant and it saves up a lot of time.
To make this instant idli, all you need to do is combine suji, curd and water along with spice.
If you want to make vegetable idlis, then you can add your favorite vegetables in the batter. Or you can stir fry idlis with vegetables once they’re cooked.
Idli is cooked in a cooker.
Let’s get started with the recipe:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 15-20 minutes
Total time: 20-25 minutes
Serving: 15 idlis
Ingredients to make Suji/Rawa idlis:
Suji: 1 cup
Curd: ¼ cup
Salt: as per taste
Fruit salt: ¼ tsp
Oil- 1 tsp
You can top your idlis with the following ingredients as per your choice:
Mustard seeds (rai):½ tsp
Jeera: ¼ tsp
Urad dal: 1 tsp
Curry leaves: 6-7 leaves
Green chillies: 1 (finely chopped)
If making vegetable idlis, then Vegetables of your choice (finely chopped)
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Method of preparing Suji idlis:
- Firstly, to make suji batter– add suji and curd in a bowl. Mix well. Further to this add salt and around 1 cup of water. Mix well with the help of a spatula, and make sure that there are no lumps in the batter. Cover the bowl with a plate or lid and set aside for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a small nonstick skillet, and add mustard seeds, jeera, urad dal, curry leaves and green chilies to it. Saute well on medium heat for around 50 seconds.
- Further, add this tadka to the suji batter. (if you’re making vegetable idlis, you can add your favorite vegetables to the batter at this time)
- Now, just before steaming, add ¼ tsp of fruit salt to the batter. Mix well.
- Grease the idli stand with oil and pour the batter in each mould.
- Place the idli stand in a cooker and steam idlis for about 8-10 minutes on medium flame.
- And your super easy and quick idlis are ready to serve.
Pro-tip: You can also make these idlis in the microwave. Place the microwave-friendly idli stand in the microwave and set the timer for 6-7 minutes. Serve hot!
Enjoy your instant idlis with hot sambhar and coconut chutney!
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