Instant Idli With Greek Yogurt

If someone asked me what was my one favourite indian food item, I would right away, without thinking twice, I would definitely say "idli". I can have idli every other day of the week without getting bored of it, and that is how much I like it. However, the process involved making the regular idli batter is a quite a lengthy one. Hence, I can't get my idli fix as and when I want it. And then one day I discovered how to make instant idli at home from scratch using semolina/rava from the recipes section in the magazine that I was reading at that time. I finally made time to try out the recipe, with minor tweaks, last weekend. 

In a bowl, combine the semolina/rava, greek style yogurt, soda bicarbonate, oil and salt to taste to make a thick paste.

Go on to add some water to bring the paste into regular idli batter consistency. Once mixed well, cover the bowl and let the batter stand for 30 minutes.

Pour the batter into greased idli moulds and steam for 10 minutes.

After the idli is done, remove from the steamer and let it cool for 2 minutes before removing from the moulds. 

Remove the idlis from the moulds and serve warm with sambar, chutney or any condiment of your choice.  

INSTANT IDLI WITH GREEK YOGURT

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INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup semolina/rava

1/2 cup greek style yogurt

1/8 tsp soda bicarbonate

1/4 tsp oil

Salt to taste

1/4 cup water

METHOD:

1) Combine all the ingredients except for the water in a bowl and mix till it forms a paste.

2) Slowly add in the water and mix to form batter. The batter should be like regular idli batter consistency. 

* I used a little less than 1/4 cup of water. 

3) Cover the bowl and let the batter stand for 30 minutes.

4) Pour the batter into greased idli moulds.

5) Steam in an idli steamer for 10 minutes.

6) Remove the idli pan from the steamer and let the idlis cool for 2 minutes.

7) Remove the idlis from the moulds and serve warm with sambar, chutney or any condiment of your choice.

NOTE:

The greek yogurt in this recipe can be substituted with regular plain yogurt. However, if this is done, you would have to cut back on the amount of water used to make the batter.

* This recipe makeS 5 medium sized idlis.