Instant Ragi idli

Looking for a easy-to-make, energy-boosting breakfast? If you’re a fan of idlis, how about making them even healthier and more nutritious? The solution is Instant Ragi Idli.

Perfect for busy mornings or when you need a quick, wholesome meal, Instant Ragi Idli brings together the ease of instant preparation with the wholesome goodness of ragi.

Instant ragi idli is a delicious, soft, and savoury treat made from ragi (finger millet) which is rich in nutrients.

Nutritional benefits

• High in dietary fiber
• Good source of protein
• Rich in calcium
• Good source of iron
• Gluten-free
• Rich in polyphenols

How to make the recipe?

This recipe will quickly become your go-to for a nutritious meal that’s ready in no time. Let’s dive into how you can make these fluffy, nutritious idlis.

Instant Ragi Idli

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Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Indian

Servings 6 idli

Ingredients

  

• 1 tbsp oil
• ½ tsp rai mustard seeds
• ½ tsp chana dal bengal gram dal
• ½ tsp urad dal black gram dal
• ½ tsp jeera cumin seeds
• A pinch of heeng asafoetida
• 1 tbsp /2-3 cashews chopped, optional
• 1 tbsp carrot grated
• 1 green chilli chopped
• ½ tsp ginger paste
• 12-14 curry leaves
• ½ cup rava semolina, coarse
• ½ cup ragi flour
• ½ cup curd
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp coriander leaves chopped
• ½ tsp eno fruit salt
• Water

Instructions

 

• Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin. Once the mustard seeds begin to crackle, add chana dal, urad dal, asafoetida, and cashews. Roast on low heat until the cashews turn golden brown.
• Add carrots, green chillies, ginger paste, and curry leaves to the pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
• Stir in the rava and cook for about 2 minutes, until it gives off a pleasant aroma.
• Add the ragi flour and roast for another minute or until it turns aromatic. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and let it cool completely.
• Now mix in salt, curd, and coriander leaves.
• Add ½ cup water and beat the mixture for a minute. Cover the bowl and let the mixture rest for 20 minutes.
• After resting, add eno fruit salt to the mixture. If needed, add a tablespoon of water. Stir gently. Batter should be of pouring consistency.
• Grease the idli moulds and pour the batter into them.
• Steam the idlis for about 15 minutes, or until a toothpick when inserted comes out clean.
• Serve the idlis with your favourite chutney.

Notes

• You can also steam idlis in the microwave. Microwave idlis for 4 minutes and remove after 2 minutes.
• Add water accordingly. If the batter is too thick add water, if it is too thin add some flour to reach the desired consistency.

Keyword Breakfast, Healthy, Idli, Millet, Nutritious, Post-training, Pre-training

Nutrition per serving

(per idli)