INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup Rava/ Semolina
- 3-4 tbsp Grated carrot
- 1 Green chilli (finely chopped)
- 1/2 inch Ginger (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Urad dal or few Cashews
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp Asafoetida
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp Bicarbonate soda
- 3/4 cup Yogurt
- 1/2 cup Water
- Curry leaves
- Salt to taste
- 2 tsp Oil
- 1 tsp Oil/ Ghee
METHOD
- Heat ghee in a pan, add mustard seeds and let it splutter. Add cumin seeds, urad dal, asafoetida and turmeric powder. Saute for 30 seconds.
- Add grated carrots, green chillies, ginger and curry leaves, saute for two minutes.
- Lower the heat, add a cup of rava and roast until its aromatic. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
- Add yogurt to the rava mixture. Mix well, adding water adequately until you get a smooth batter. Keep it aside for 10-15 minutes.
- Add baking soda to the mixture and combine everything well.
- Grease the idli moulds with oil. Pour the batter into them and steam for 10 minutes on high heat. Serve with your favourite chutney or sambhar.
