Go Back
Tomato Rava Idlis
Print Pin

Tomato Rava Idlis

Instant idlis made with semolina and tomato puree
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Keyword Instant idli recipe, NOn-fermented idlis, Tomato Rava idlis
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 2 cups semolina (rava/sooji)
  • 1 tsp clarified butter (ghee)
  • ½ cup curds (dahi)
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds (rai)
  • 1 ½  tsp split black gram (udad dal)
  • 1 tsp split chickpeas (chana dal)
  • Few curry leaves (kadi patta)
  • 2 medium sized tomatoes (tamatar)
  • salt as per taste (namak)
  • 1 tsp fruit salt (eno)

Instructions

  • Wash the tomatoes and blend into a smooth puree. Keep aside.
  • Heat 1 tsp ghee in a pan.
  • Add mustard seeds, udad dal, chana dal andcurry leaves. Saute for few seconds.
  • Add rava and saute on slow flame.
  • Roast the rava till it turns aromatic. Turn off the flame  and allow the rava to cool. 
  • In a mixing bowl, add the roasted rava,curds, tomato puree and mix. Keep this mixture aside for 30 minutes. 
  • After 30 minutes, add water as required, to get the desired consistency.  Mix well.
  • The batter should not be too thin or too thick. 
  • Add salt, fruit salt (eno) to the mixture and give a quick mix.
  • Grease idli plates with oil and pour the batter into idli moulds.
  • Steam the idlis for 10 to 15 minutes or till the idlis are cooked. 
  • Unmould the idlis and serve hot with chutney and/or sambar.