Today's recepi is a simple and healthy ragi idli which can be served as a satisfying breakfast or a for a simple light dinner. Soft and fluffy ragi idlis are easy to make at home without much fuss. You can turn plain idli into this brown beauty just by adding ready made ragi flour which is easily available in groceries selling Asian or Indian goods.
Ragi have been known for ages in promoting good health for all age groups. The humble ragi rich in fiber and iron. Known in promoting weight loss,cancer prevention and aids in digestion. Ragi is one of the staple food in India and slowly gaining popularity all over the world for its health benefits. This ragi idli is one of the way to enjoy the health benefit of ragi which can be included in daily diet. Enjoy the soft, flavourful and spongy idli along side of sambar and coconut chutney.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cup ragi flour
1 cup urad dhal
2 cups water
2 tbsp poha/beaten rice/aval
3/4 tsp salt
Gingely oil/vegetable oil for greasing
Methods
Wash poha and urad dhal. Soak both ingredients in 1 1/2 cups water for 4-5 hours
In a blender, grind both ingredients into fine paste. Transfer to a deep bottom container/pot.
Add ragi flour. salt and remaining 1/2 cup water. Mix well and cover with lid. Let the batter sit in a room temperature for 6-7 hours or overnight.
Grease idli moulds with gingely oil or vegetable oil.
Using a ladle, stir the batter well and spoon over the batter into greased idli moulds.
Steam the idlis for 12-15 minutes. Once the idlis are done, remove from steamer and let it cool for 3-4 minutes.
Using a spoon, gently remove the idlis from the mould and serve chutney and sambar or gravy you desire.
Notes
The batter consistency should not be too thick or too thin.
Simply circle a spoon along each idli moulds to remove idli from the pan after steaming.
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