Bajra Spinach Instant Idli for Nutrient-Packed Snack  

By Deepali Verma

December 29, 2023

Adding the health benefits of bajra (pearl millet) and the leafy greens of spinach to the classic idli recipe. For people looking for a nutritious and tasty snack or breakfast alternative, this is an easy and delicious choice. 

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Ingredients 

1 cup Bajra flour ½ cup Curd   1 bunch Spinach 1 tsp Cumin seeds Salt - as per taste For tempering A pinch of Hing ¼ tsp Mustard seeds 1 tsp Chana + urad Daal A few Curry leaves   1 tbsp Oil    ½ tsp Baking soda or Eno   Red bell pepper or Cashews for decoration  

Step 1 

Mix Bajra flour with curd. Keep it aside. Boil spinach in salty water for 3-4 mins, then dip in icy water for 2 mins & grind. Mix this spinach puree to Bajra-curd mixture. 

Step 2 

Prepare tempering and add it to the batter. Adjust Salt as per taste and add baking soda/Eno. Mix well. 

Step 3

Grease idli stand and pour batter into it. Decorate with red bell pepper or cashew on top. Steam cook for 12-15 mins on high flame. Check with toothpick. Serve hot with Chutney.