Healthy Breakfast Ideas | kids Lunch Box Recipes | Easy Nashta For Dinner

yogurt

🥗Healthier: buttermilk

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Buttermilk adds tanginess with fewer calories.

semolina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

vegetables

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini adds moisture while carrots are budget-friendly.

baking soda

🥗Healthier: baking powder

💰Cheaper: none

Baking powder can be used for a similar leavening effect.

Mix semolina and yogurt in a bowl until well combined.

Add water gradually to achieve a smooth batter consistency.

In a small pan, heat oil over medium heat and add mustard seeds until they pop.

Add curry leaves, ginger, and green chilies to the pan and sauté for a minute.

Pour the tempering mixture into the batter and mix well.

Add salt and baking soda to the batter, stirring gently until combined.

Let the batter rest for 10-15 minutes to thicken.

Grease idli molds with oil to prevent sticking.

Spoon the batter into the molds, filling them halfway.

Steam the molds in a steamer for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Remove the idlis from the molds and serve hot with chutney and sambar.

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