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Rava Semiya Idli
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Rava Semiya Idlis | Rava Vermicelli Idlis

soft, fluffy steamed cakes made from semolina and vermicelli, infused with mild spices.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indian
Keyword How to make instant idlis, instant idlis, instant vermicelli recipes, Rava Semiya Idlis, Rava Vermicelli Idlis, Semolina Vermicelli idlis
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 idlis

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rava
  • ½ cup roasted vermicelli
  • 1 cup curds
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tbsp udad dal
  • 1 tbsp chana dal
  • 2 green chillies, chopped
  • few curry leaves
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • few drops of oil for greasing idli plates
  • salt as per taste

Instructions

  • Heat a pan and add 1 tbsp oil.
  • Add ½ tsp mustard seeds. When the seeds splutter, add 1 tbsp udad dal, 1 tbsp chana dal, chopped green chillies and curry  leaves.  Saute on low heat for a minute.
  • Add a cup of rava and saute on low heat.
  • When the rava becomes fragrant, add ½ cup roasted vermicelli and mix it wiell.
  • Allow this mixture to cool completely.
  • Add 1 cup curds and mix well. Keep the batter aside for 20-30 minutes .
  • After 30 minutes, check the batter. Add water as required and adjust the consistency of the batter.
  • Add salt and ¼ tsp baking soda and mix gently.
  • Grease idli plates and fill the idli moulds with idli batter. 
  • Steam the idlis for 10 to 12 minutes. 
  • Allow the idlis to cool for a minute or so before unmoulding.
  • Serve rava semiya idlis with Neer chutney.

Notes

If using unroasted vermicelli, the same needs to be roasted well before adding to the rava mixture