Rava Masala Idli

A perfect blend of health and taste. Slight twist to the regular idli makes it the choicest snack.

Course                      Breakfast
Cuisine                     Asian
Yield                         8 numbers
Cooking Time          10 minutes
Preparation Time     20 minutes
Total Time               30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1. Rava (sooji/semolina)    1 cup 
2. Curd    1 1/2 cups 
3. Salt    to taste 
4. Black pepper    1/4 tsp 
5. Urad daal    1 tsp 
6. Chana daal    1 tsp 
7. Rai/mustard seeds    1 tsp 
8. Cashew nuts cut into small pieces    10 
9. Grated carrot    1 
10. Fresh green coriander    
11. Oil    1 tsp 
12. Fruit salt (Eno)    1 tsp

 STEPS

1. Mix rava, curd, salt and black pepper together and keep aside for 10 mins. 
2. In the mean time, add oil to the saucepan and add mustard seeds. When the seeds crackle, add urad daal and chana daal. 
3. Saute for 5 mins and then pour this tempering over the rava batter. 
4. Add carrot, coriander and cashews to the mix. 
5. Add fruit salt to the batter and mix well. 
6. Pour the spoonfuls of batter in greased idli mould and steam for 10 mins. 
7. Serve hot with coconut chutney. 

Notes-

1. Prick the idli with a toothpick and it should come out clean. If not, then steam for 5 more mins. 
2. Cook on medium flame.