A healthy and delicious South Indian style Suji Idli, perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Best served with Kara chutney and Sambhar.

Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
15min
Total Time
25min
Instant Rava Idli recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 2 idlis)

For the Rawa Idli Mixture

  • 1cup
    Rawa
  • 10piece
    Cashews, chopped
  • 1tbsp
    Desi ghee
  • 1/4tsp
    Salt
  • 1tsp
    Fenugreek seeds
  • 1tsp
    Mustard seeds
  • 1/4tsp
    Asafoetida
  • 10piece
    Curry leaves
  • 1tsp
    Urad dal
  • 1tsp
    Chana dal
  • 2piece
    Green chilli, chopped
  • 1tbsp
    Ginger, grated
  • 1tbsp
    Coriander leaves, chopped
  • 1/4cup
    Grated carrot
  • 1/2cup
    Curd
  • 1cup
    Water
  • 1tbsp
    Eno

How to make Instant Rava Idli

  1. Heat ghee in a pan and add fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, asafoetida, urad dal, chana dal, green chilli, ginger, cashew, and rawa, one by one. Cook the rawa until it turns light golden.

  2. Cool the mixture down.

  3. Add curd and water to the mixture. Mix well, cover, and keep it aside for 10 minutes.

  4. Add grated carrots, coriander leaves, eno, and 1 tbsp of water. Mix well.

  5. Grease the idli pan, set one roasted cashew in each mould, and add the idli mixture.

  6. Steam in the kadahi for 15 minutes or until done on low to medium heat.

  7. Serve with chutney or sambhar.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the rawa is cooked to a light golden color for the best texture.

  2. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

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