Rava Idli

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Rava Idly is a fast and easy to make dish. The recipe has only few ingredients, so it's perfect for people who don't have a lot of time or patience.

Rava idli is a dish that is popular in Southern India. Though the dish does not belong to any particular region, it has become a staple of South Indian cooking.

The two main ingredients of rava idly are rava or semolina and rice. While many other ingredients are also used, these two are what make up the base for this dish. Other ingredients may include vegetables such as onion or carrot, ginger garlic paste, green chillies, cumin seeds or curry leaves.

The dish is usually served with coconut chutney, sambar, or a vegetable curry. It is popular in southern India and Sri Lanka

Rava Idli (Rava Idly) with Sambar

Rava Idli (Rava Idly) with Sambar

Rava Idli (Rava Idly) with Sambar
5 from 2 votes

Rava Idli

Rava Idly is a fast and easy to make dish. The recipe has only few ingredients, so it's perfect for people who don't have a lot of time or patience.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: South Indian
Keyword: Rava Idli

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Rava (Sooji / Semolina)
  • 1/2 cup Thick Curd - 1/2 cup
  • 1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • few Curry Leaves
  • little Bengal Gram Dal
  • little Urad Dal
  • few Cashew nuts
  • as per taste Salt
  • 4 to 5 Green Chillies finely chopped

Instructions

  • Heat little oil in a pan.
  • Fry the mustard seeds, curry leaves, dals, cashew nuts and green chillies for a minute.
  • Add the rava and fry till light golden.
  • Remove and cool.
  • Add the curd and salt.
  • Mix well and keep aside for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Add a little water and mix again.
  • Grease an idli plate and pour small spoonfuls of the batter.
  • Steam cook until done, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar.

4 comments

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pramod sethi August 13, 2010 - 6:54 am

good

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pramod sethi August 13, 2010 - 6:53 am

good

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dr rubina May 8, 2010 - 2:55 am

vry easy way

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ajesh January 22, 2010 - 9:12 pm

excellent

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