Foxtail Millet Rava Idli Recipe
Healthy South Indian Breakfast
Foxtail Millet Rava Idli is a nutritious, easy-to-make breakfast dish made with foxtail millet and curd, requiring no fermentation. The batter is prepared quickly by mixing millet with curd and spices, making it a perfect choice for a wholesome meal at breakfast or dinner.
Cuisine: South Indian
Course: South Indian Breakfast
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup foxtail millet
- 3/4 cup curd
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 2 green chillies, finely chopped
- 1/2 inch ginger, grated
- A pinch of Eno fruit salt
- A little coriander leaves, chopped
- Water, as needed
- Salt, to taste
For Tempering:
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon white urad dal
- 1/2 teaspoon chana dal
- A few cashews
- A few curry leaves
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Instructions:
- Begin by grinding foxtail millet in a mixer grinder to a fine powder. Set it aside.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle for about 10 seconds.
- Next, add urad dal, chana dal, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add cashews, curry leaves, and green chillies. Sauté for another minute.
- Add the ground foxtail millet rava to the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add grated carrot and ginger, and cook for another minute. Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool.
- Once the mixture has cooled, add salt, curd, and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well. Gradually add water to form a smooth idli batter. Let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
- Grease the idli moulds with ghee or oil and set them aside.
- Just before steaming, add a pinch of Eno fruit salt to the batter and mix well.
- Pour the batter into the prepared idli moulds. Place the moulds in a steamer and steam for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Once done, remove the idlis and serve hot.
Serving Suggestion: Serve your Foxtail Millet Rava Idli with fresh coconut chutney and mixed vegetable sambar for a complete and delicious South Indian breakfast experience!
