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    Home » Breakfast / Tiffins » Rava Idli | Semolina Idli

    Rava Idli | Semolina Idli

    Posted on June 7, 2016 · Last Updated on February 5, 2021 · By Srividhya G · 12 Comments

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    Home-made steamed savory cakes/idli prepared with semolina and yogurt and simple spices with the goodness of carrots and cashews.

    Rava Idli

    Rava Idli is a quick and yummy dish prepared with semolina and curd. In my opinion, Rava Idli is the solution to prepare Idli in a jiffy. No rice, no lentils, no soaking, no grinding, no fermenting is required for rava Idli. Just mix and steam, and you are done. This is a great variation to the regular Idli, and also, it has lots of room for variations. The sky is the limit. You can add nuts, veggies, any purees and prepare yummylicious Idlis in a jiffy.

    Rava Idli

    I tried this and thought of posting this for my A-Z Tamil Nadu cuisine for the alphabet R. But then, when I was researching the recipe, I learned that it is popular in Udipi/Udupi cuisine. As I had the Rasavangi recipe in hand, I thought of scheduling that for A-Z, and here is the Rava Idli Recipe. This is pretty much like Kanchipuram idli but prepared with semolina.

    I have no clue what is with Idli and me. I come up with all weird combos with them. Last year I tried Blue Berry Idlis, and this time I tried spinach and cheese stuffed Idli (sent it for IMC’s Treasure Box, recipe coming soon). Somehow kiddo likes them, so it is worth the effort. I have had my own share of mishaps too. My husband and my friend N always pull my legs the moment I say idli. Their first question will be, “Ennatha ma kalaka pora ennaiku?” What are you going to mix today?

    This is the regular idli, and I am sticking with the regular ingredients. All we need is rava/sooji/semolina and yogurt, along with some grated carrots and cashews. This makes 8 Idlis. So adjust the ingredient proportion according to your needs. The rava and yogurt ratio that I follow is 1: ½. Here is the super simple recipe,

    Rava Idli

    Ingredients:

    • Rava / Sooji / Semolina – 1 cup
    • Yogurt / Curd – ½ cup
    • Baking soda – a pinch
    • Ginger – 1-inch piece (finely chopped)
    • Salt – 1.25 tsps
    • Grated Carrots – ½ cup
    • Green Chillies – 1 (finely chopped)
    • Oil – for tempering and greasing the idli plates
    • Cilantro – 2 tbsps
    • Turmeric – a pinch
    • Sweet Paprika – a pinch (optional)
    • Water – ¼ cup (adjust as required)

    To Temper

    • Mustard Seeds – 2 tsps
    • Hing – 1 tsp
    • Urad Dal – 1 tsp
    • Channa Dal – 1 tsp
    • Cashews – 10
    • Curry leaves – few (option)

    How to make rava idli

    • Slightly roast the rava without adding any oil.
    • Transfer the roasted rava to a bowl and add the chopped green chilies, ginger, carrots, cilantro, salt, baking soda, turmeric, sweet paprika.
    • Add the yogurt and mix them well. It should be thick like below.
    • Now add the water and bring it to idly batter consistency. Add water as needed. 

    Rava Idli

    • Heat a kadai or tadka pan and add oil. When the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal, cashews, curry leaves, and hing. As they start to splutter, add it to the rava idly mix.
    • Mix it well and meanwhile grease the idli tray.
    • Add a ladle full of rava idli mix to the idli tray and fill them all.
    • Now steam it for 15 minutes.
    • Let it cool and remove them from the idly tray and serve hot with sambar and idli.

    Rava Idli

    That’s it. Yummy idlis are ready.

    Rava Idli

    Recipe Notes:

    • Sweet paprika and turmeric are completely optional.
    • Adjust the green chilies and ginger according to your preference.
    • Skip baking soda, and use eno or fruit salt instead.
    • Depending upon the sourness of yogurt, adjust the salt.
    • Add and adjust the veggies of your choice. Other veggies like beans, grated cauliflower can be added.

    Rava Idli

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    Rava Idli | Semolina Idli

    Home-made steamed savory cakes/idli prepared with semolina and yogurt and with simple spices with the goodness of carrots and cashews.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: South Indian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 261kcal
    Author: Srividhya G

    Equipment

    • Mixing bowl
    • steamer like idli cooker

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Rava Sooji / Semolina
    • ½ cup Yogurt / Curd
    • ⅛ tsp Baking soda – a pinch
    • 1 inch Ginger finely chopped
    • 1.25 tsp Salt
    • ½ cup Carrots grated
    • 1 Green Chilies finely chopped
    • 2 tbsp Oil for tempering and greasing the idli plates
    • 2 tbsp Cilantro finely chopped
    • ⅛ tsp Turmeric
    • ⅛ tsp Paprika optional
    • ¼ cup Water adjust as required

    To Temper

    • 2 tsp Mustard Seeds
    • 1 tsp Hing
    • 1 tsp Urad Dal
    • 1 tsp Channa Dal
    • 10 Cashews
    • 5 Curry leaves optional

    Instructions

    • Slightly roast the rava without adding any oil.
    • Transfer the roasted rava to a bowl and add the chopped green chilies, ginger, carrots, cilantro, salt, baking soda, turmeric, sweet paprika.
    • Then add the yogurt and mix them well. It should be thick like below.
    • Now add the water and bring it to idly batter consistency. Add water as needed.
    • Heat a kadai or tadka pan and add oil. Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal, cashews, curry leaves, and hing. As they start to splutter, add it to the rava idly mix.
    • Mix it well and meanwhile grease the idli tray.
    • Add a ladle full of rava idli mix to the idli tray and fill them all.
    • Now steam it for 15 minutes.
    • Let it cool and remove them from the idly tray and serve hot with sambar and idli.
    • That’s it. Yummy idlis are ready.

    Notes

    • Sweet paprika and turmeric are completely optional.
    • Adjust the green chilies and ginger according to your preference.
    • Instead of baking soda, you can use eno or fruit salt. 
    • Depending upon the sourness of yogurt, adjust the salt.
    • Add and adjust the veggies of your choice. Other veggies like beans, grated cauliflower can be added.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 1287mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2797IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg

    I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

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    1. Veg Indian Cooking says

      June 12, 2016 at 11:47 pm

      In our house this recipe is called as Instant Dhokla and this is mom’s favorite recipe to make the best use of leftover curd ?. Converting in idli shape is good thought Vidhya?. Looking very delicious and very beautifully presented. ??

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      • Srividhya G says

        June 13, 2016 at 8:08 am

        Oh yeah.. its pretty much the sooji dhokla in idli form. Thanks a lot :-)

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    2. Bharani says

      June 10, 2016 at 4:25 am

      Look tasty ….

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      • Srividhya G says

        June 10, 2016 at 9:44 am

        Thanks Bharani. Hope things are fine at your end. Long time..

        Reply
    3. Archana says

      June 09, 2016 at 6:07 am

      Love Idli’s!! Can’t wait to make these. Thank you for the recipe and lovely photos!!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        June 09, 2016 at 7:56 am

        Thanks a lot Archana. Please do try and let me know how you liked them. :-)

        Reply
    4. CHCooks says

      June 09, 2016 at 2:52 am

      I really love Rava Idli :) Easy and tasty!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        June 09, 2016 at 7:51 am

        yup very true. Thanks

        Reply
    5. Nish Kitchen says

      June 09, 2016 at 12:04 am

      Being an idli lover, I definitely love this idea of making idli in a jiffy. These look so soft and yummy!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        June 09, 2016 at 7:50 am

        :-) Thanks Nisha…

        Reply
    6. priya says

      June 08, 2016 at 8:07 am

      Awesome and handy idli recipe… will make it tomorrow for breakfast

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        June 08, 2016 at 8:16 am

        :-) Very true. Let me know how you liked it. Thanks pa

        Reply

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