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Instant Ragi Idli

Fuel your morning with this quick and nutritious twist on a classic! Instant Ragi Idli combines the traditional comfort of idlis with the powerhouse benefits of ragi. Ready in minutes, it is the ideal breakfast for busy days.
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 idli
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • ½ tsp rai or mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp chana dal or bengal gram dal
  • ½ tsp urad dal or black gram dal
  • ½ tsp jeera or cumin seeds
  • A pinch of heeng or 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 or semolina coarse
  • ½ cup ragi flour or finger millet flour
  • ½ cup curd
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp coriander leaves chopped
  • ½ tsp eno fruit salt
  • Water

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Add carrots, green chillies, ginger paste, and curry leaves to the pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Stir in the rava and cook for about 2 minutes, until it gives off a pleasant aroma.
  4. 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.
  5. Now mix in salt, curd, and coriander leaves.
  6. Add ½ cup water and beat the mixture for a minute. Cover the bowl and let the mixture rest for 20 minutes.
  7. After resting, add eno fruit salt to the mixture. If needed, add a tablespoon of water. Stir gently. Batter should be of pouring consistency.
  8. Grease the idli moulds and pour the batter into them.
  9. Steam the idlis for about 15 minutes, or until a toothpick when inserted comes out clean.
  10. 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.