Instant Carrot Rava Idli is very quick to make and makes a wonderful picnic dish to pack. It surely makes a good meal anytime. This Rava Idli takes only 30 mins to get done. And is one of the most delicious dishes you can enjoy for breakfast or dinner.
What surprised me more was the fact that I am yet to share the regular recipe that Amma makes. Today's recipe is from our paper clippings on Picnic Hamper, where this Rava Idli is served with this Paruppu Podi. We had made this podi last week and we still have some stocked. When our regular dal podi that Amma makes, got over, we had to make something very quick and this version of Paruppu podi got done.
Check this Godhumai Idli if you are looking for another instant idli. This Andhra Style Idli with Idli Rava is a popular Idli recipe from Andhra.
While I still can't get over the fact that our staple Rava Idli recipe is not yet featured, I am at least glad this one got clicked. I am still upset over the fact that after cooking such an elaborate spread, I couldn't spend proper time clicking pictures. I wanted to showcase it as a packed picnic meal. Well, planning went for a toss and it was a hurried click.
As I said yesterday, after making this spread, Amma said I could make such hampers with some handful of dishes to showcase a picnic hamper. I knew that would have been a fantastic idea. It was too late to plan though, so will have this idea for some other time.
The picnic Hamper had Rava Idli, Paruppu Podi, Sambar Sadam with Potato Chips, Seasoned Basmati Curd Rice and Moong Dal Halwa.
Instant Carrot Rava Idli
Ingredients Needed
For the Batter
2 cups Curds / Yogurt
1 cup Water
1 cup Carrot grated
1/2 cup Coriander Leaves, finely chopped
1/4 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Salt
2 tbsp Coconut grated
For the Tempering
2 cups Semolina /Rava
2 tsp Cooking Oil
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
1 tsp Urad Dal
1/2 tsp Ginger grated
3 Green Chillies chopped
How to make instant Carrot Rava Idli
Prep Work
Grate the carrots and keep them aside. Finely chop the coriander leaves.
For Tempering
In a pan, heat the oil, temper with mustard seeds, urad dal, grated ginger, and green chilies, saute for 5 mins.
Then add the Rava and roast well for 5 mins, making sure it doesn't get burnt.
Remove to a plate and let it cool down completely.
For the Batter
In a bowl, take the roasted Rava, add water, curds, carrots, coriander leaves, baking soda, salt, and grated coconut.
Mix everything well and let it rest for 10 mins.
Once done, grease the idli molds, fill in, and steam for 15 mins.
Serve with Paruppu Podi
Recipe
Instant Carrot Rava Idli
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 2 cups Curds / Yogurt
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Carrot grated
- 1/2 cup Coriander Leaves finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Coconut grated
For the Tempering
- 2 cups Semolina /Rava
- 2 tsp Cooking Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tsp Urad dal
- 1/2 tsp Ginger grated
- 3 Green Chillies chopped
Instructions
Prep Work
- Grate the carrots and keep it aside. Finely chop the coriander leaves.
For Tempering
- In a pan, heat the oil, temper with mustard seeds, urad dal, grated ginger and green chilies, saute for 5 mins.
- Then add the rava and roast well for 5 mins, making sure it doesn't get burnt.
- Remove to a plate and let it cool down completely.
For the Batter
- In a bowl, take the roasted rava, add water, curds, carrots, coriander leaves, baking soda, salt and grated coconut.
- Mix everything well and let it rest for 10 mins.
- Once done, grease the idli moulds, fill in and steam for 15 mins.
- Serve with Paruppu Podi
Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner says
One of my fav Idli!! Turned out super awesome!!
Priya Suresh says
How fluffy those idlies looks, havent prepared a while, feel like making some tonite for dinner.
gayathriraani says
That is an awesome picnic spread. And the idlis have turned out so good. Super inviting dishes..
Priya Srinivasan says
Looks yum and with paruppu podi sounds like an interesting combo! Me too make rava idly almost once in 2 weeks but have a pretty bad pic in the blog, need to make use of next month's theme
Mireille Roc (@ChefMireille) says
idli looks so soft and fluffy - wish I could have some now
sushma says
I love rava idly than the regular one. Adding carrots makes it more tasty. Good one.
Pavani says
Love rawa idlis, they are great for quick meals and of course for picnics.
Banumathy says
Is it ok to avoid baking soda?
Srivalli says
Baking Soda helps in making the Idlis soft. Moreover, we are going to use only 1/4th tsp, so it is fine to include.