Rava Idli: An Easy and Quick Healthy Recipe for Breakfast

Idli is considered a popular South Indian food made of rice, urad dal, etc. There are varieties of idli recipes. I love this south Indian food and have it every weekend. Rava (or suji) idli, usually a famous breakfast in Karnataka, is for those who want to avoid rice idli. It is a very quick and easy breakfast recipe that doesn't need grinding and fermentation. Usually, I make the Rava idli batter within 10 minutes and while it is being prepared, I make the peanut chutney. Now, let's have a look at the recipe and step-by-step preparation process -

Preparation time: 15 to 20 minutes

Cooking time: 6 minutes

Servings: 10 idlis

Ingredients:

For idli batter:

1. Rava (or Suji) - 1.5 cups
2. Curd - 2 cups
3. Baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon
4. Salt, as per your taste
5. Onion - 1 medium size (finely chopped)
6. Tomato - 1 large size (finely chopped)
7. Green Chilies - 2 (finely chopped)

The step-by-step process with photos: 

• To make idli batter, take suji, baking soda, curd, salt, finely chopped onion, tomato, and green chilies in a bowl.

• Mix well, cover it, and keep it aside for 15 minutes.
• After 15 minutes, grease the idli molds (using an oil brush) and pour the idli batter.
• Now, cover and place this idli stand into the microwave. You can do it in a steamer or pressure cooker as well. Usually, I steam them for 6 minutes (depends on batter consistency).

• Remove the idli from the microwave and let it cool for 2-3 minutes.

For peanut chutney

1. Peanuts - 1 cup
2. Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
3. Chana Dal (gram dal) - 1 tablespoon
4. Curry leaves - 3 springs
5. Mustard Oil - 1 teaspoon
6. Salt, as per your taste
7. Tamarind - a little bit
8. Green chilies - 3 whole, as per your taste
9. Garlic - 3 to 4 bulbs
10. Dried red chilies - 3 whole
11. Water, as required (for consistency)

The step-by-step process with photos: 

• Heat the pan and add the mustard oil. Next, add the chana dal and fry until it turns light brown.
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• Now, add the peanuts and fry until brown. Let them cool completely. 

• Add the cooled peanuts, previously fried chana dal, garlic bulbs, green chilies, tamarind, and salt in a mixer-grinder to make smooth chutney along with water.

• After blending, add salt/chilies as per taste, if required.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of mustard oil in a pan (or you can use the previous pan as well). Next, add the mustard seeds, dry red chilies, and curry leaves. Fry these for 2-3 minutes.
• Now, pour this over the peanut chutney and mix well for a proper "tadka" which enhances the taste.

Serve chutney with Rava idli and enjoy your breakfast. Bon Appetit! Kindly try this at your home. Do like, comment, and share!