Well, this is not exactly a dish with cooked Idlis, but rather with the batter that is a day or two old. Normally when we grind Idli batter, the idlis are made the same day, else it tends to get sour, especially this summer. So that's when we think of doing these dressing up the idlis before they are steamed, which makes it more interesting. If you see my previous post on Plain Onion Idli or Sauteed Masala Idli, it is a quick way to dress up a soured idli batter.
It was typically one of those days when I didn't have an idea of what to make for us. With Kid's lunch or breakfast, if I haven't planned ahead, somehow I end up making something they like and they are packed off to school. Then comes the thought of breakfast for the adults at home. Sometime back I had used a grated carrot to make Carrot Coconut Idli with Idli Rava, but somehow I had felt the carrot wasn't enough in the batter. So this time decided to make something new by adding pureed carrot to the batter and seasoning it.
It was rush hour and I just couldn't find time to take pictures step by step, but I really wished I did, seeing the end result. The idlis turned out so pretty, very colourful.
Ingredients Needed:
Idli batter - enough to make 8 idlis
Carrot puree - made from 2 big carrots, almost 1 & 1/2 puree
Onions - 1 medium
Green Chilis - 2 medium
For seasoning
Mustard seeds, urad dal - 1/2 tsp
Channa Dal - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - 4 -5 nos
Salt to taste
Oil - 1 tsp
Method to prepare:
Check this post to know how to make Idlis
Wash and roughly chop the carrots and puree them using little water.
Mix the carrot puree to the idli batter. Add the finely chopped onions and green chilies.
Heat a pan with oil, add mustard seeds, urad dal, let it splutter. Then add channa dal and curry leaves.
When the dals are browned lightly, add them to the batter and mix well.
Grease your Idli plate with oil/ghee, pour a ladle full of this batter into the molds, and steam them as you would do with your regular idlis. I did for about 15 mins.
Once done, allow them to cool down a bit before removing them from plates.
Serve with your favorite chutney.
Other Idli varieties
How to make Idlis
14 Idlies and Sambar
Kanchipuram Idli
Carrot Coconut Idli with Idli Rava
Masala Idli
Plain Onion Idli
Sauteed Masala Idli
Interesting Chutneys that makes a great combo
Divya.M says
sure i can make my daughter eat this orange idlis.....wonderful recipe....
Smita says
healthy and flavourful idlies sri...
Vimitha Anand says
They look so lovely... And it would have tasted so different from the regular idlis...
Archana says
Looks good.
Sukanya Ramkumar says
Healthy idlis.... Looking good. Lovely color from the carrots....
Santosh Bangar says
nice and innovative idea for idly
SravsCulinaryConcepts says
So inviting and healthy idlis !!
kanthi says
Colourful n healthy idlis,love them.
divya says
So inviting and healthy idlis !!
dr.antony says
Never seen such colorful Idlis !It fits the mood of Holi !
Tina says
healthy n colourful idli...
Shobha says
Good idea of making idlis with different flavours...very innovative.
Sanctified Spaces says
This is a useful recipe Valli.So much better than plain idlis.
Leena says
Very innovative idea to feed kids,i think my son will love this...thanks for sharing...
Priya says
Catchy idli, kid's friendly idli for the sure..
Srivalli says
Thank you friends.
Anon Rachel Thanks for leading me to a wonderful blog. First, this was my first visit to the blog you sited, next the recipe given there is completely different from mine.
Second I normally never entertain rude anonymous comments, just because your wrote a name doesn't actually mean you gave your true identity. I don't think I have to give credit when there is none to give.
Smitha says
very tempting and healthy one for the kids!....they will even love the color!
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Usha says
woow.... colorful idli! love the color
Cham says
I guess it is great way to sneak carrot and make it more attractive for kids. Good one Valli!