Nutritious Vegetable Idlis Recipe To Try For Breakfast
By Vidushi Singh
July 11, 2024
Vegetable idli is a healthy and colourful twist on the traditional South Indian idli, packed with nutritious vegetables and perfect for breakfast or a light meal.
Ingredients
For Idli Batter: 1 cup urad dal (split black gram) 3 cups idli rice 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds Salt to taste
Ingredients
For Vegetable Idli: 1 cup Idli batter 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots 1/2 cup finely chopped bell peppers (capsicum) 1/4 cup finely chopped beans 1/4 cup finely chopped spinach 1/4 cup peas 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 tablespoon of oil Salt to taste Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Step 1
Soak urad dal, rice, and fenugreek seeds for 4-6 hours; grind them into a smooth batter, add salt, and let it ferment overnight.
Step 2
Saute cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and chopped vegetables in oil with turmeric and salt.
Step 3
Fold the sauteed vegetables into the idli batter. Fill idli moulds with batter.
Step 4
Steam the idlis for 10–12 minutes. Let idlis cool down.
Step 5
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves, and serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar.
