Instant RAVA idli..

Rava idlis are a super fast alternative to traditional rice idlis.....its a instant recipe....no soaking/grinding....Nowadays there are many instant ready-made packets available in market...but nothing can be beat the taste of soft & fluffy home idlis....its slight change with the normal rice idlis. .. Try this..!!

INGREDIENTS:

White rava/ sooji- 2cups

Oil- 3tsp

Mustard & cumin seeds- 1tsp(each)

Channa daal- 1tsp

Urad daal- 1tsp

Red chili- 1

Cashew nuts- 8

Yogurt- 1cup

Curry leaves- 1spring

Green chili- 1

Cilantro/coriander leaves- 4(chopped)

Salt- to taste

Sliced tomatoes & cilantro- for garnishing..

METHOD: 

• Heat oil in a pan & add mustard seeds to pop up..
  
• Add jeera, channa daal & urad daal, red chili , curry leaves, cashews & mix well..
  
• When it turns light brown, add in sooji/rava.....roast until get a nice aroma...
  
• Transfer into another bowl & allowed it to cool down...
• Meanwhile, in another bowl mix curry leaves, coriander leaves, green chili, salt & YOGURT mix well...
  
• Now pour the yogurt mixture into cooled sooji & mix well....
  
• Add some water &  keep mixing until there are no lumps visible....when the batter is ready, rest for atleast 15-20 mins....
  
• Prepare idli steamer by pre-heating water to boil....then pour mixture into idli trays( before that decorate with the slice of tomato & cilantro & pour the batter)
  
  
  
  
• Put the idli stand into steamer & cook for 15mins on a medium heat...
  
• Remove the idlis from the trays by scooping them out with a spoon...
• Serve hot with spicy tomato chutney...or sambar... (click here for chutney   )