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-

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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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Suji Dhokla

Rava Dhokla aka Suji Dhokla is one the most liked and a healthy Gujarati snack. Perfect to have with nice hot Masala Chai. This recipe doesn’t require fermentation. It is a quick, easy and fluffy savory cake. This is another Low-calorie Indian Snack. It is a perfect recipe to prepare when surprise guests pop in.

We are going to make it in Microwave.

Servings-2  

                                                                          

INGREDIENTS:-

1 cup Suji (Rava/Semolina)

½ cup Curds

½ cup of water

1 tsp Green Chili Paste

¼ tsp asafoetida

1 tsp Salt

1 Tbsp Sugar

1 Tbsp Oil

½ Tsp Fruit Salt

For tempering

2 Tbsp Oil

1 Tsp Mustard Seeds

¼ tsp Asafetida

1/8 Tsp Turmeric

Few Curry Leaves

1-2 Green Chilies (Add according to your taste)

1 Tbsp White Sesame Seeds

¼ cup Water

For Garnishing

Chopped Coriander

Grated coconut (Optional)

Chat Masala

METHOD-

1.    In a bowl add Suji, curds, water and mix it well.

2.    Whisk until the batter becomes smooth.

3.    Add Crushed green chili, salt, sugar, Oil, and Asafetida. Mix the entire batter. Beat for 1-2 minutes.

4.    Lastly, add fruit salt, gently fold in the batter.

5.    Grease a Microwave Mould and pour in the batter.

6.    Keep it in Microwave. Set the power on Medium High or 700w. And cook it for 4-5 minutes.

7.    Once it is cooked. Cool it and turn it upside down on a serving plate.

8.    Meanwhile, Heat the oil in a pan. Add cumin, mustard, curry leaves, asafoetida. Allow it to splutter.

9.    Now add green chilies, sesame, turmeric, and water. Boil it for a minute. Remove it from the flame.

10.                      Pour it over the Dhokla. Sprinkle some chat masala and Coriander.

11.                      Serve it with Coriander or Mint Chutney with Hot Masala Chai.

Tips: You can add lots of vegetables to it. 

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