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Rava Idli (Semolina Idli)

Rava Idli (Semolina Idli) is a traditional Indian recipe for a classic accompaniment or breakfast dish of a spiced semolina and sour cream batter steamed as little idli cakes. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Indian version of: Semolina Idli (Rava Idli).

prep time

5 minutes

cook time

30 minutes

Total Time:

35 minutes

Makes:

12

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : CurryVegetarian RecipesSpice RecipesCake RecipesIndian Recipes


This is an excellent way of using-up leftover rice and it’s typically made for breakfast using up any rice left over from the previous evening’s meal.

Ingredients:

4 tsp vegetable oil
150g (5½oz) semolina
120ml (½ cup) sour cream
¼ tsp mustard seeds
¼ tsp cumin seeds
5 green chillies, chopped
1cm (½ in) length root ginger, shredded
4 tbsp coriander (cilantro) leaves, finely chopped
Sea salt to taste
4-5 curry leaves

Method:

Heat 1 tsp oil in a frying pan. Add the semolina and fry for 30 seconds, take off the heat, work in the sour cream and set aside.

Wipe the pan clean add the remaining oil and heat. When hot add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, green chillies, ginger, coriander leaves, salt and curry leaves. Stir-fry the mixture for 2 minutes, until aromatic.

Add the spices to the semolina mixture. Stir well to combine then set aside for 10 minutes.

Pour the semolina mixture into greased idli moulds (or use cupcake moulds). Place in a steamer basket over boiling water, cover and steam for 15 minutes.

Once done, remove from the moulds and serve hot.