Village Style Broad Bean Idli Recipe | Healthy & Traditional South Indian Breakfast

broad beans

🥗Healthier: green peas

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green peas are more accessible and provide similar texture.

idli rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: regular rice

Brown rice adds fiber, while regular rice is more economical.

urad dal

🥗Healthier: split mung beans

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Split mung beans are a good substitute for protein.

curry leaves

💰Cheaper: bay leaves

Bay leaves can provide a different but pleasant flavor.

Boil 1.5 glasses of water.

In another pan, heat 3 tbsp of oil.

Add 1 tsp of cumin seeds and 2 tbsp of sesame seeds to the oil.

Add 1/4 cup of chopped spring onions, 1/4 cup of green pigeon peas, and 1/4 cup of broad beans; sauté everything well.

Add coriander leaves, 8-10 curry leaves, and 2-3 chopped green chilies; sauté briefly.

Add 1 tsp of ginger garlic paste and sauté well.

Once the water has boiled, add it to the tempering and mix well.

Once the peas are cooked, add salt to taste.

Turn off the flame and add 1 cup of rice flour; mix until there are no lumps.

Transfer the mixture to a plate and allow it to cool.

Grease the idli molds with oil.

Heat water in the idli cooker.

Make small patty shapes with the mixture and place them in the molds.

Steam the idlis for about 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, turn off the flame and let the cooker cool slightly.

Check the idlis; they should be soft and nicely cooked.

Add a dollop of ghee and serve hot with chutney.

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