Oats - Dalia Idli / Oats - Broken Wheat Idli

Idli is a common breakfast for all South Indians. There are many types of idli's such as rice idli, quick rava idli, ragi idli and much more. I decided to make this wonderful and nutritious version of idli for my son today. Broken wheat is a wheat product made from whole raw wheat kernels which are crushed or cut into smaller pieces. Wheat is always healthier as compared to rice. It is also a good source of iron, magnesium and phosphorus. On the other hand, oats is considered to be good at heart, since it helps in reducing cholesterol. It has high soluble fiber than any other grains. Oats are rich in iron, magnesium and proteins. These idli's are very good for diabetic people as they are advised to have as little rice as possible.This is one idli I enjoy making and eating the most. These idli's are really yummy, simple and quick to make. Very healthy for kids especially for those kids who run away from roti's and paratha's. Perfect for kid's lunch box.

Ingredients:-

• ½ cup oats
• ½ cup dalia (broken wheat)
• ½ cup whole urad dal (black gram dal) 
• 1 tsp salt

Method:-

• Dry roast oats and grind to a fine powder.
• Soak dalia and urad dal separately for ½ an hour.
  
• Grind urad dal to a very fine paste adding as little water as required. 
• Strain the dalia well and grind it along with urad dal.
• In a vessel, mix ground dal and dalia batter along with oats pdr and salt.
• Mix well and keep aside to ferment for 3-4 hours.
• Lightly grease the idli plates with oil.
• Pour the ladleful batter in each plate and cook without weight for 8-10 minutes.
• Remove idli's and keep aside to cool.
• Serve hot with chutney of your choice.

Notes:-

• You may add in grated carrots, finely chopped onions or green chillies just before putting the idlis in the plates.
• You may also temper idli's with mustard seeds, peppercorns and curry leaves if you like.
• You may make plain broken wheat idli's or plain oats idli's the same way. Just add 1 cup of oats or dalia instead of half.

Happy Cooking!!

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Quick Rava Idli / Steamed Semolina Cakes

Idli is a common breakfast for all South Indians. Although idli's do take a preparation process of a day in advance, rava idlis are quick to prepare. Rava idli is a specialty of Karnataka and my favorite too. I usually always buy MTR rava idli mix and make as per the packet instructions. But this time, on my visit to Mysore, I learnt this recipe from my MIL. Loved these idlis and now I decided no more rava idli mix. From now onwards, I will prepare rava idli at home.The best part of making these rava idlis is that there is no soaking, grinding or fermenting process. In fact, you can just prepare these in a whim. They are quick and easy to prepare. These idlis are really a life-saver especially during the hustles of early morning breakfasts.

Ingredients:-

• 1 cup rava / semolina
• 1 cup yogurt / curds
• 1½ tsp oil
• 1 tsp chana dal / bengal gram (soaked in water)
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• ½ tsp eno fruit salt
• 10-12 curry leaves (chopped)
• 2 cashews (chopped) 
• 1 green chilli (finely chopped)
• few coriander leaves (finely chopped)
• salt to taste

Method:-

• Dry roast the rava on slow flame until a nice aroma comes.
• In a pan, heat oil, add chana dal. Saute and remove when color changes.
• In the same oil, add cashew and remove when slight golden.
• Then add curry leaves and remove 
• Lastly add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
• Add all this to the rava along with the remaining oil. 
• Add coriander leaves and green chillies.
• Add yogurt and mix well.
• Add salt and eno fruit salt and mix well. 
• Immediately pour the batter into greased idli moulds.
• Steam for 10-12 minutes.
• Serve hot along with coconut chutney.

Notes:-

• If you find the batter is too thick, add 1 or 2 tbsp of water.
• You may also add grated cabbage or carrots to the batter.

Happy Cooking!!

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