Vegetable Appe/Vegetable Paniyaram/ Idli Batter Appe

INGREDIENTS

1 bowl Idli batter

¼ cup chopped onions

¼ cup thinly sliced carrots

1 green chilli, finely chopped

¼ cup chopped coriander

2 Tbsp crushed curry leaves

You can add vegetables of your choice

Pinch of salt (optional, if Idli batter already has salt)

2 Tbsp Oil

METHOD

1.    Add onions, carrots, coriander, curry leaves and green chillies to the Idli batter

2.    Add water as required and bake a smooth batter.

3.    Add salt if required.

4.    Meanwhile, heat appe pan, add oil to it.

5.    Pour in the Appe batter in each cavity.

6.    And cover it with a lid on a medium flame.

7.    As soon as it rises, remove the lid and drizzle some more oil

8.    Flip the Appe and grill it from another side.

9.    When you see a nice slight golden crust remove it.

10.                      Plate it and serve it with delicious coconut chutney. 

 

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Vegetable Suji Idli/ Semolina Idli

Vegetable Rava Idli is a healthy, light and nutritious breakfast option. Also it is low in calorie. Good for those who are very strict with their calorie intake. You can make it within no time; it is a super quick recipe. I am using traditional steaming method to make it. You can make these Idli’s in microwave also. To increase the health count I am adding vegetables to it. You can add vegetables of your choice (Peas, corns, broccoli, French beans etc.).  Try this recipe-

( click the link for video recipe)

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup Rava (Suji)

¾ cup Curd

½ cup water

½ Tsp Salt

½ cup fine chopped vegetables (carrot, onions, coriander, green chilies and tomato)

1 Tbsp Oil

1 Tbsp Lemon Juice

3-4 curry leaves, chopped

Pinch of asafetida

1 Tsp Soda bi carb or 1 ½ Tsp Fruit Salt

Method:

1.    In a bowl mix Rava and curd, add water and beat it into a smooth batter.

2.    Allow it to rest for 30 minutes. Rava will get soaked properly.

3.    After 30 minutes, add oil, salt, vegetables, curry leaves and salt.

4.    Mix everything well.

5.    Lastly add lemon juice, asafetida and fruit salt.

6.    Do not beat the batter, fold in the batter gently in one direction.

7.    Now grease the idli pot with oil.

8.    Pour in the Idli batter.

9.    Steam it for 15 minutes on a medium flame. Another option is Microwave. Pour the idli batter into MICRO-SAFE Idli pot. And micro it for 3 minutes on high power.

10.                      Serve it with Chutney and hot sambhar.

11.                      Tip- You can temper the Idli batter to add more taste. And then make the idli’s.

 

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Quinoa Idli- Low calorie Indian breakfast

Quinoa Idli [Keen-waah Idli]

This is a Low calorie, healthy, protein-rich and gluten-free recipe.  Idli is a steamed rice-lentil cake. But by adding Quinoa we are giving a healthy twist to the classic recipe. It is a perfect option for breakfast or even for dinner. Some people don’t even dare to try such recipes as they have developed a typical or authentic taste for it. But quinoa idli will not give you an overpowering flavor of the seed. Rather you’ll get a hint of nutty flavor. The texture of this Idli is exactly like rice idli. It is super soft and spongy. And you may relish it. Once you start liking this super grain I am sure it will be one your favorites then! This grain is super versatile we can use it widely for Indian cooking. And also best for those who are diet spree. 

After trying this recipe I am sure you’ll fill your pantry with Quinoa.

For Quinoa Idli

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup Urad Dal [Split Black Gram without skin]

1 ½ cup Idli Rava

1 ½ cup Quinoa [I am using white Quinoa]

1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds [Meethidana]

½ inch ginger [optional]

1 tsp salt

METHOD:

1.     Wash Urad Dal, Quinoa and Idli Rava separately.

2.     Soak Urad Dal, Quinoa, Idli rava and Fenugreek seeds with enough water separately for 2-3 hours.

3.     After 3 hours take soaked Dal, Quinoa, Fenugreek seeds and ginger [optional]  in a blender, discard the excess water. And blend it into a smooth paste.

4.     Remove this blended Dal in a bowl and keep it aside.
Grind Quinoa separately into a smooth paste.

5.     Now discard the excess water from soaked Idli Rava.

6.     Add the Idli Rava to the blended Dal and Quinoa paste.

7.     Whisk the batter for 2-3 minutes.

8.     Add salt to it and keep it in airtight container. Allow it ferment for 5-6 hours. [keep it in warm place]

9.     After 6 hours you will see the batter fermented.

10.                       Once fermented mix well and check the salt. Add more if required.

11.                       Meanwhile, heat water in an idli cooker and grease the idli plates using oil.

12.                       Pour in the batter. Just a ladle of batter into each cavity is enough.

13.                       Place the plate in the cooker and steam it on a medium flame for 10-12 minutes.

14.                       Remove and serve it hot with chutney and sambhar.

[To enhance its taste and nutritional level you can add grated carrot, some chopped Curry leaves, and grated broccoli]

Here is a detailed video of Quinoa Idli. Please click the video below-

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