Ragi Idli: Healthy South Indian Recipe

By Garima Johar

December 19, 2024

The South Indian favourite idlis can be given a healthier spin using protein-rich ragi flour. The millet flour is packed with essential nutrients and adds smooth texture and flavour to the regular idlis.

Ingredients

½ cup urad dal ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds 1 cup ragi flour Salt to taste Water for soaking and grinding

Step 1

Rinse and soak urad dal and fenugreek seeds. Grind them to make a smooth batter.

Step 2

In a separate grinder, blend the ragi flour with a little water to make a thick paste.

Step 3

Mix urad dal batter and ragi paste with water. Let it ferment overnight.

Step 4

Grease the idli moulds, pour the batter, and steam for about 15 minutes.

Step 5

Take the ragi idlis out and serve with coconut chutney and sambar.