sooji idli recipe

Instant South Indian Suji Idli Recipe You Must Try Out

By Krati Purwar

May 20, 2024

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Do you want to have idli but are tired of the long process of preparation? You must try an instant suji idli recipe to cook this South Indian delight in a jiffy. You will no longer need to soak, blend, and ferment the ingredients for hours.

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Ingredients

¼ cup curd Salt to taste 4-6 curry leaves A pinch of hing 1 cup suji or rava or semolina 1 teaspoon finely chopped green chillies 1 teaspoon mustard oil ½ teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon urad dal 1 tablespoon chopped coriander 1 tablespoon ENO ½ teaspoon mustard seeds

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Step 1

Prepare the batter for idli by combining suji with curd, coriander leaves, and salt to taste. Keep it aside.

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Step 2

If you like plain idli, you can simply add the batter to greased moulds and cook it for 15-20 minutes.

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Step 3

If you wish to elevate the flavours of idli, take a hot pan, and add oil, cumin seeds, mustard seeds and hing.

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Step 4

After sauteing ingredients for a while, add urad dal, green chillies, and cashews (optional). 

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Step 5

Mix the tempering with the batter. Add a tablespoon of ENO to it to make idli soft.

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Step 6

Add batter to moulds and cook. Serve delicious idli with coconut chutney, sambar, and tomato chutney.

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