Receta Rava Idli / Rawa Idli
Rava Idli is a very popular South Indian breakfast dish which is very simple to prepare .It is a quick and equally tasty version of idlis made with Rava . Since the batter requires no fermentation, this recipe is a quick-fix if guests vists us unexpectdly!
- Preparation time - 10 mins
- Soaking time - 30 mins
- Cuisine -South Indian
- Makes-12-14 Idlis
- Ingredients:-
- Rava /Sooji /Semolina - 2 Cups
- Curd - 1 Cup
- Chilli Paste -1 tsp
- Bengal gram / Channa dal - 1 tsp
- Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
- Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
- Cashewnuts - 7-8 (Optional)
- Hing /asafeotida - 1/4 tsp
- Curry Leaves - few
- Ginger -1/2 inch (grated) (optional)
- Carrot - 1 ( grated)
- Coriander Leaves -few (chopped)
- Oil - 4 tsps
- Eno Fruit salt / Eating Soda - 2 tsps
- Salt to taste
- Water -1 cup(adjust to reach consistency)
Method:-
Sooji /Rava /Semolina 1) Heat 2 to 3 tsp oil or ghee in a pan. add rava/sooji and roast till it become aromatic and change color i.e. 5-7 mins. Keep on stirring often while roasting it. Remove the roasted rava in a bowl and keep it aside.
2) In same pan heat oil and add cashews and fry till golden colour.Remove and add the cashews to the rava.
3) In the same pan, add 1 tsp of oil and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. When mustard seeds crackle then add chana dal, curry leaves and a pinch of asafoetida. Fry till the chana dal become golden in colour.
4)Add it to the rava.Add salt ,curd ,grated carrot, grated ginger,chilli paste ,water and mix well. Adjust water to reach the desired consistency.The batter should be like Idli batter (light and loose not too thick Let it sit for atleast half an hour. Add Eno Fruit salt / Baking Soda and sprinkle a little water over it, when the bubbles form mix it gently.
5) Grease the Idli Plates /Idli moulds with oil.
Heat the idly cooker or pressure cooker with water and let it be ready for steaming.Pour the ladle full of batter in the Idli plates and steam in cooker for 10-12 minutes on medium flame.Turn off heat and let it sit for 5 mins. Remove the rava idlis carefully with a spatula.
6) Spongy ,moist,soft Rava Idlies are ready to serve.Serve hot with Coconut Chutney ,Peanut Chutney or chutney of your choice.
Note:-
1) You can add vegetables of your choice like peas, beans or capsicum.
2) Baking Soda or Eno fruit salt are important don't miss it.Eno salt should be active enough,so that when you add and mix the batter,small bubbles should be come,which makes the batter frothy.