Recipe for Oats & Rawa Idli
Idlis are steamed dumplings. Traditionally they are made with Rice and Urad Dal. Oats & Rava Idli is an instant idli recipe which doesn't require overnight fermentation and is made from Oats and wheat semolina. These are nutrient-dense and taste delicious with sambar or chutney.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Pan
- Idli Steamer
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rolled Oats
- 1 cup Sooji ( Wheat Semolina)
- 200 ml Sour Curd/yoghurt
- Salt; to taste
- 1 Green chilli; finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
- ⅓ tsp Baking Soda
- Water; to adjust the consistency of the batter
- Oil; to grease the idli plates
Instructions
- Transfer oats and semolina to a pan and dry roast them on medium heat for about 7-8 minutes. Mix constantly, or else they may burn.
- Once roasted, transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and let it cool.
- Add yoghurt/curd, salt, green chillies and coriander leaves.
- If the batter looks too thick, add water and adjust the consistency. Add baking soda and mix well.
- Pour small portions of this batter on the idli plates.
- Heat water in the idli steamer. When the water bubbles and boils, place the idli plates in the steamer.
- Steam for about 15 minutes.
- Then remove the idlis and place them on the kitchen counter for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle some water on the idlies. It will make it easy for you to take them out.
- Then serve the idlis with sambar or chutney.