Rawa Idli- steamed semolina dumplings

Rawa idli is a popular south indian Breakfast dish. This is a simpler and quicker version of the traditional south Indian idlies. Here, the semolina or the rawa batter is mixed with vegetables and steam baked. These mouth watering dumplings make healthy and tasty breakfast or brunch option. You don't believe me? Then try it out for yourself :)

Rawa Idli ingredients:

Preparation time: 20min

Cooking time- 15min

Makes- 12 idlies

Ingredietns:

Rawa- 2cups

Oil or ghee- 2tbsp

Mustard seeds- 1/2tsp

Channa dal or Bengal gram- 1/2 tsp

Urad dal or black gram- 1/2tsp

Hing or asafotida- 1/4tsp

Turmeric- 1/4tsp

Green chilli- 1-2, finely chopped

Curry leaves- 10 -12, finely chopped

Coriander leaves- 1tbsp, finely chopped

Carrot- 1, peeled and grated (optional)

Fresh or frozen coconut- 1 tbsp (optional)

Cashewnuts- 12, chopped (optional)

Mildly sour curds- 3 cups

Eno- 1/4tsp

Soda- a pinch

Salt to taste

Method:

• Dry roast the rawa till brown and fragrant and keep aside.
• Heat the oil or ghee in a wok and add the mustard seeds
• Once they pop add the channa dal and the Urad dal and fry for a min
• Add the chopped cashewnuts and fry till brown
• Add the hing and curry leaves and fry till the curry leaves turn crisp
• Add the turmeric and the green chillies and saute for a few seconds.
• Add the rawa and salt and mix thoroughly and turn off the heat.
• Stir in the grated carrot and the coconut. Mix well and cool the mixture completely.
• Add the coriander leaves, Eno and soda to the semolina mixture and mix well.
• Add the curds and beat well.
• Pour the batter into greased idli moulds and steam bake in a pressure cooker or steamer for 10 to 15min
• Serve the idlies hot with chutney of your choice.