Indian Snack Recipe - Rava Idli

RAVA IDLI RECIPE 


Ingredients :


Rava (semolina)  : 1 kg
Refined Oil : 3-4 tbs
Mustard seeds ; 1/2 tsp
ginger (chopped) : 1 tsp
green chilles (chopped) : 2tsp
curry leaves (chopped) : 25 gms
cashew nuts : as desired
Gram dal : approx 50 gms
curd : 1-1/2 ltr
soda : a pinch
coriander leaves : a bunch
salt to taste


Method :


1. In a kadai, heat about 3-4 tablespoons of oil
2. Add mustard seeds, gram dal, cashew nuts, green chillies, ginger and curry leaves in that order.
3. Fry all teh above ingredients for a minute or two. 
4. Then add the semolina (rava) and toss till ingredients are mixed.
5. Continue to cook until the rava changes color and emits a light roasted aroma.
6. Remove from fire and allow the mixture to cool.
7. A couple of minutes before steaming the idlis, place the cooled mixture in a vessel.
8. Add curd, a pinch of soda, salt to taste and a bunch of coriander leaves and mix well.
9. Take care to see that no lumps remain.
10. Fill the idli cups / moulds with the batter and cook the idlis in an idli cooker for about 10 minutes.
11. The idlis are ready to serve.
12. Served best with coriander chutney and potato sagoo (sabji).




Source : TOI