vegetable idli recipe | veg idli | instant veg rava idli (2024)

vegetable idli recipe | veg idli | instant veg rava idli with detailed photo and video recipe. an interesting and unique way of preparing the instant idli recipe with rava and veggies. traditionally idli’s are made with the combination of rice and urad dal batter which eventually yields white coloured dumplings. but it can also be made with semolina batter to which finely chopped veggies are added and steamed with the same procedure.

vegetable idli recipe | veg idli | instant veg rava idli with step by step photo and video recipe. idli recipes have been a staple breakfast and snack from south indian cuisine. it can be made with myriad ingredients even though the traditional recipes were made with just 2 ingredients. instant veg rava idli is one such new variation, hugely popular in urban cities as it is a one-pot meal and does not need any side dish in particular.

well, the recipe of vegetable idli recipe is almost very similar to the popular south india rava idli recipe. in other words, the only difference between these 2 recipes is the use of finely chopped veggies in this recipe. to be honest, i personally like veg idli recipe as it makes it a complete meal. basically, you do not have to plan for an extra side dish with this idli. the fried veggies add a sufficient amount of flavour and taste and thus making it a complete meal. having said that i like with spicy coconut based idli chutney and do not bother to make any sambar for this. but certainly, taste’s great when served with choice of sambar or even plain dal soup.

furthermore, some of the easy and important tips, suggestions and variations for a perfect vegetable idli recipe. firstly, you should always use bombay rava or medium semolina for this recipe. do not try or attempt it with fine or thick semolina and you would not achieve the same result with these types. secondly, as a matter of fact, you can have the same veggies topping for almost all idli variations. this includes idli recipes made using rice and urad dal combination. lastly, i always recommend using eno fruit salt for hasting the fermentation process. do not use baking soda or baking powder as it may react with turmeric and may yield red colour to the idli.

finally, i request you to check my other south indian idli recipes collection with this post of vegetable idli recipe. it mainly includes recipes like moong dal idli, kanchipuram idli, idli upma, instant stuffed idli, sabudana idli, bread idli, rava idli, semiya idli, mini idli, idli mix. further, to these do visit my other related recipes collection like

• south indian dosa recipes collection
• breakfast recipes collection
• chutney recipes collection

vegetable idli video recipe:

recipe card for vegetable idli recipe:

how to make veg idli with step by step photo:

1. firstly, heat 3 tsp oil and splutter 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp chana dal, ½ tsp cumin, 1 tsp urad dal, pinch hing and few curry leaves.
   
2. add 2 chilli, 1 inch ginger and 5 cashew. saute until golden brown.
   
3. now add ½ carrot, ½ capsicum, 2 tbsp sweet corn, 5 beans and 2 tbsp peas.
   
4. saute for 2 minutes or vegetables shrink slightly.
   
5. further, add ¼ tsp turmeric and 1 tsp salt. saute slightly.
   
6. now add 1 cup rava and roast on low flame.
   
7. rava turns aromatic after 5-7 minutes.
   
8. cool the rava mixture and transfer to the bowl.
   
9. furthermore, add ¾ cup curd and mix well.
   
10. now add ½ cup water, 2 tbsp coriander and mix well forming a smooth batter.
    
11. rest for 20 minutes or until the rava absorbs water.
    
12. mix well and add water as required, to form an idli batter consistency batter.
    
13. grease the idli plate with oil.
    
14. just before steaming add a ½ tsp eno (fruit salt) and mix well till it turns frothy. alternatively, add a pinch of baking soda.
    
15. pour the batter immediately into the idli plate. do not rest the batter.
    
16. steam the vegetable idli for 15 minutes on medium flame.
    
17. finally, serveinstant vegetable idliwithcoconut chutneyandsambar.
    

notes:

• firstly, adding eno makes idli soft and spongy.
• also,roast the rava on medium flame, else the idli will turn sticky and hard.
• furthermore, add vegetables of your choice to make idli nutritious.
• finally, steam theinstant vegetable idlion medium heat to get the soft idli.