An instant way of preparing the traditional south indian breakfast in less than 15 minutes. This recipe is ideal when you have less time to prepare your healthy breakfast or have strong craving for authentic breakfast with no mood to have the hassle of grounding the idli batter.
INGREDIENTS
FOR INSTANT IDLI MIX:
- 1 cup urad dal
- ½ cup thin poha / flattened rice
- 2 cup rice flour
- 1 tsp salt
FOR IDLI FROM INSTANT MIX (8 to 10 idili )
- 1 cup prepared instant idli mix
- ¼ cup curd / yogurt
- 1½ cup water, adjust as required
- ¼ tsp or pinch of baking soda
- Oil to grease idli plate
METHOD
- Firstly, dry roast 1 cup urad dal and ½ cup thin poha on low flame
- Blend to fine powder without adding any water.
- Now dry roast 2 cup rice flour on low flame.
- Combine the rice flour along with ground urad dal and poha mixture.
- To this add 1 tsp salt and combine well.
- Instant idli mix is ready,
- Transfer to a airtight container and can be used for atleast 2 months.
To prepare idlis from idli mix,
- Take a cup of prepared instant idli mix.
- Add in ¼ cup curd and ½ cup water.
- Combine to form a thick paste.
- Further add another cup of water and mix to form thick batter.
- Allow it to rest for 15-30 minutes.
- Now add ¼ tsp or pinch of baking soda and mix lightly.
- Pour the batter immediately onto greased idli plate.
- Steam them on medium flame for 15 minutes or till the idli are cooked completely.