Rava idly

Rava idly ingredients:

1. sooji (semolina or upma ravva) 1 cup
2. mustard seeds - 1 tsp
3. channa dal - 1 tbsp
4. fresh ginger root - 1 " (grated)
5. green chilies - 3(finely chopped)
6. a big pinch of soda
7. carrots - 2(peeled and grated )
8. few curry leaves
9. few coriander leaves
10. salt to taste
11. well beaten thick yogurt (curd) - 1 cup
12. water - 1/4
13. cashewnuts - 10(roasted)
14. ghee or oil - 1 tbsp

Ravva idli preparation:

Take a pan and heat with ghee.

Add mustard seeds.

When they start to crackle add channa dhal and saute till they turn into light golden brown colour.

Then add green chillies, ginger, curry leaves and mix well.

Now add rava and stir continuously for 3-4 mints on medium flame.

Remove from heat and allow it to cool for 10 mins.

Finally add grated carrot, chopped coriander leaves, well beaten curd, required quantity of water, a pinch of soda and salt.

Mix well and keep restly for 20-30 mins.

Now grease the idli plates with oil or ghee and place the roasted cashewnuts on each of the plate.

Pour the ravva idly batter in the moulds and steam in idly cooker for 7 to 10 mins.

Remove from heat and allow it to cool for 5 mins.

Dip a spoon in cold water and run it around the idlis in the mould and flip them out using a spoon.

Now your fluffy rava idlis are ready.

Serve with chutney and sambar.