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