Idli is one of the most prominent south-indian dish, which is high in protein and fiber, along with being rich in many micronutrients too. It is a real quick breakfast recipe that is light on the stomach but keep you satiated for a longer time.
Two benefits from one recipe!
Do try this easy recipe for yourself and your loved ones.
| Preparation time | Cooking time | Total Time | Servings |
| 15 minutes | 15 minutes | 30 minutes | 13-14 |
Health Benefits
- Keeps you satiated for longer period of time.
- Aids in weight loss and management.
- Eases digestion.
- Good for heart health.
- Helps manage blood sugar levels.
- Improves immune health.
- Promotes stronger bones and teeth.
Ingredients
| Rava/Sooji/Semolina | 1 cup |
| Curd/Yogurt | 1 cup |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp. |
| Water | 1/4 cup |
| Eno fruit salt/ Baking powder | 1/4 tsp / Pinch |
Directions
- First, toast 1 cup of rava for 5 minutes or until it becomes fragrant in a big pan.
- Afterward, transfer the roasted rava to a mixing bowl and let it cool fully.
- Add 1 cup of curd and 1/2 tsp. of salt, then stir thoroughly to avoid lumps.
- Keep it for 20 minutes so as the rava or sooji absorbs the water.
- To produce the idli batter consistency, add 1/4 cup water or as needed.
- Add 1/4 tsp eno fruit salt or a pinch of baking soda right before steaming the idlis, and gently stir.
- Immediately pour the batter onto an oiled idli plate.
- The batter should be steamed for 15 minutes, or until the idli are fully cooked, on a medium temperature.
- Lastly, serve simple rava idli or soft sooji idli with chutney and sambhar.
Nutritional Information
- Semolina is high in protein and fiber altogether, which makes it a ideal weight loss recipe. Moreover, it is also rich in B vitamins such as thiamine and folate. It is also loaded with the goodness of minerals such as iron and magnesium.
- Curd is a great source of protein, and is a probiotic too. It is jam-packed with the goodness of micronutrients such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, etc.
Nutritional Calculation
This is the approximate nutritional value of 1 idli that weighs approximately about 40 gm.
| Calories | Protien | Carbohydrate | Fat |
| 58 Kcal | 1.2 gm | 12 gm | 0.4 gm |
Hi,
I follow your recipe. I am confused with the above nutritional metrics. Does that say that 1 idli has 58k cal ? It looks too much. Could you please help me to understand ?