By Krati Purwar
January 28, 2024
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Idli is a healthy option for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Paired with sambar or chutney, you have a comfort meal that you can relish on any day of the week. However, to prevent you from getting bored of the same taste, here are a few different types of idli that you can cook at home and enjoy your favourite dish.
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Instead of lentils and rice, you can make ragi idli. This is a gluten-free and healthy option for a meal. It pairs well with tomato chutney and sambar.
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If you want to make idli using rice but need a healthier alternative, make them with brown rice. You will not notice any difference in taste but definitely in your health.
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Oats are great for making idli. You can even add tempering along with finely chopped vegetables. These masala idli can be eaten with coconut, peanut, green, or tomato chutneys.
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Apart from ragi, you can also use bajra to make idli. It will be good for regulating cholesterol, boosting energy levels, and controlling blood sugar levels.
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Moong dal idli is another option to change the flavours of the dish and make it healthy. It will support your heart health, and regular blood pressure, and aid in digestion.
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If you want to make idli quickly, use semolina or rava. You can instantly make masala idli with it too by adding freshly chopped vegetables and tempering to the batter.
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Make a stuffing of masala potato and vegetables to add flavour to your idli. Add batter, top it with masala, and add some more batter to make delicious stuffed idli.
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