Rava Idly

 Rava Idly is a very authentic Karnataka cuisine founded by MTR during World World II. Since there was scarcity of rice during World War II, rava was substituted for rice and this way Rava Idli was found.

 Here is a very easy recipe for Rava Idli which can be made easily and instantly.

Ingredients:

Rava (Sooji) - 1 cup
Curd - 1 cup
Carrot - 1 (grated)
Coriander chopped - 2 tsp
Green Peas - 1/4 cup
Cooking Soda - 1 pinch
Salt to taste
Oil - 1 tsp
Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
Channa Dal - 1 tsp
Urad Dal - 1 tsp
Turmeric - 1 pinch
Cashewnuts - 10 -15

Method:

Dry roast rava till it turns golden brown. Add curd, carrot, peas and coriander to it and mix well.

Heat oil in a pan and temper with mustard seeds, channa and urad dal, cashew nuts and turmeric. Add this to the rava mix.

Add soda and mix well. Keep it aside for 30 mins.

Grease the idli plates with oil and cook the idlis for about 10 to 12 mins or microwave them on full heat for 2 mins.

Serve hot with chutney.

Note:

1. You can add a variety of vegetables and make it more tasty. I use cauliflower, beans, tomatoes etc.
2. If the curd is very sour, you need not add cooking soda.