Monday, May 14, 2012

Rava Idly


Ingredients
  1.  Rava-1cup
  2.  Curd-1 1/4 cup
  3.  Mustard Seeds-1 tsp
  4. Oil-2tsp
  5. Urad Dal-1tsp
  6. Green chillies sliced -2-3 (finely sliced)
  7. Curry leaves- 1 string(chopped)
  8.  Baking soda-1/2 tsp (not baking powder)
  9.  Water-6-8 tbs (sometime you may need more to make a smooth batter)
  10.  salt to taste

Method:
  •  In a pan heat oil and splutter mustard seeds and urad dal.After the mustard seeds crackle and urad dal turns golden brown, add chopped curry leaves and chillies. Sauté for 1min.
  • Now Add Rava and saute for 3-5 minutes in medium flame.
  • Switch off the gas and  let it cool for 5 minutes.
  • Now add in salt and baking soda and mix well. 
  • Add curd just before making the idly's and add required water to make smooth batter.
  • Lightly oil the idly pans and pour the batter halfway in the moulds and steam for 10 – 12 minutes or until firm. Serve warm with Tomato chutney and coconut chammanthi.