4 Instant South Indian Breakfast Recipes - Idli, Dosa, Pongal & Kesari | Quick & Easy Breakfast

semolina

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Oats provide fiber and are gluten-free.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: buttermilk

💰Cheaper: milk + lemon juice

Buttermilk is lighter and aids fermentation.

baking soda

🥗Healthier: baking powder

Baking powder can provide a similar leavening effect.

vegetables

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini adds moisture and is often less expensive.

Firstly, in a pan heat 2 tbsp ghee and roast 10 cashews.

Roast on low flame until the cashew turns golden brown. Keep aside.

In the same ghee, add 1 tsp mustard, ½ tsp urad dal, ½ tsp chana dal, ½ tsp cumin, few curry leaves and pinch hing. Splutter the tempering.

Add 2 chilli and 1 inch ginger, and sauté slightly.

Now add 1 cup rava and roast on low flame until the rava turns aromatic.

Cool completely and transfer to a large bowl.

Add 1 cup curd and ½ tsp salt. Mix well making sure everything is well combined.

Also, add ½ cup water and mix adjusting the consistency.

Now add 2 tbsp coriander, cover, and rest for 20 minutes.

After the rava has soaked well, add ½ tsp eno fruit salt and mix gently.

Mix the batter until the batter turns frothy.

Now place the roasted cashew in a greased idli plate and pour the batter in the idli mould.

Place the idli plate in a steamer and steam for 15 minutes.

Finally, enjoy Rava Idli Recipe with chutney.

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