Instant Rava Idli

Instant Rava Idli

       I used to wonder if there was a way to make Idlis instantly without using the instant Idli mix or soaking and grinding the rice and waiting for the batter to rise for hours. Thanks to my friend Soniya who showed me a quick way of making rava idlis with very less and easily available ingredients in the kitchen. Trust me these idlis taste just like our regular rice or rice rava idlis. They are light, spongy and yummy. You can make them absolutely whenever you want and in less than 20 mins. 

Ingredients:-

1. 2 Cups Sooji / Rava ( Fine variety ) -- Will make approximately 12-14 idlis

2. 1/2 cup yogurt.

3. Eno fruit salt ( You will find it in any Indian store )

4. Salt ( to taste)

5. 1 to 1 1/2 Cups Water

Method:-

1. To 2 Cups of Sooji / Rava add 1/2 cup Yogurt, salt to taste, 1/2 cup of water. Mix well.

2. Depending on the consistency of the batter add more water, one spoon at a time and keep 

    mixing. 

3. Make sure there are no lumps and keep aside for 5-10 minutes.

4. Sooji absorbs a lot of water from the batter. Add some more water if required. This batter is 

    slightly thicker than the dosa batter. It should not be very watery.

5. Just before making idlis add 3/4 tbsp Eno to the batter and mix gently. This will make the idlis 

    spongy and light.

6. Grease the idli plates / rack with oil.

7. With a spoon fill all the racks with idli batter and keep them in the idli cooker / steamer. Turn the 

    heat on to medium high. 

8. Steam these idlis for 10-12 mins.

10. Remove the lid. Insert a knife in one of the idlis and check if it comes out clean. Turn off the 

      heat when the idlis ready.

11. To scoop out the idlis clean and without breaking from the rack, take some water in a small 

      bowl. Dip a spoon into the water, just to make it wet (each time) and scoop out the idlis with 

      this wet spoon. They will come off easily. 

12. Your idlis will be ready to be served. 

Enjoy with some hot sambar and coconut chutney!!!!