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Rava Idli
Quick steamed South Indian semolina cakes with yogurt, mustard seeds, ginger, curry leaves, and cashews.
Medium⏱️ 38 min📖 1 min readServes 4~260 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 18 min cook
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 38 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
Hamur
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Semolina
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Yogurt
- 0.7 cup(~140 ml) Water
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Baking powder
Baharat
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Mustard seeds
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Cashews
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Ginger
- 8 Curry leaves
For cooking
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
General
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a skillet and stir the mustard seeds for 30 seconds, until they pop.
30 sec00:30 - 2
Add the cashews, ginger, and curry leaves, and toast for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 3
Add the semolina and toast for 5 minutes, until fragrant.
5 min05:00 - 4
Let the semolina cool slightly, then mix with yogurt, water, and salt.
- 5
Rest the batter for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 6
Add the baking powder and stir.
- 7
Grease the idli molds and divide the batter among them.
- 8
Steam the rava idlis for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00
💡 Tip: Add the baking powder last; if it waits too long, it loses strength and the idlis stay heavy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot for breakfast with optional coconut chutney and sambar.
Nutrition (per serving)
~260
kcal calories
9
g protein
42
g carbs
6
g fat
Protein 14%Carbs 65%Fat 21%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Mustard
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Rava Idli make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Rava Idli take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 38 minutes in total.Is Rava Idli difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Rava Idli have?
Approximately 260 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 42g, fat: 6g.Which allergens does Rava Idli contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Rava Idli belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Rava Idli need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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