This instant oats idli recipe is perfect for weight loss and packed with nutritious benefits. Follow the step-by-step pictures and instructions for a quick and healthy meal.
Oats idli Ingredients:
- 2 cups Oats Flour
- 1 cup Sooji (Rava)
- 1 cup Curd/Yogurt
- 1 medium Carrot, grated
- 2 Green Chillies, chopped
- 3 tbsp Coriander Leaves, finely chopped
- a sprig Curry Leaves
- Salt to taste
- ½ tsp Baking Soda
- Water – as needed
For Seasoning:
- 1 tsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds (Kaduku)
- 1 tsp Urad Dal (Ulundu Paruppu)
- ½ tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeerakam)
- ¼ tsp Asafoetida (Kaya Podi/Hing)
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine oats flour, sooji, curd, water, grated carrots, chopped chillies, curry leaves, and coriander leaves. Mix well to form a thick batter.
- For seasoning, heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, urad dal, cumin seeds, and asafoetida. Let them sizzle for a minute.
- Pour the seasoning into the batter and mix well.
- Adjust the batter with water if it’s too thick, aiming for a pouring consistency.
- Add baking soda and mix thoroughly.
- Grease an idli plate with oil. Pour a ladleful of batter into each mould and steam for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Once steamed, let the idlis cool for 2 minutes. Dip a spoon in water and slide under the idlis to remove them.
- Serve hot with any chutney of your choice.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 367 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Protein: 13g
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
- Sodium: 254mg
- Potassium: 374mg
- Fiber: 7g
- Sugar: 5g
- Vitamin A: 2632IU
- Vitamin C: 4mg
- Calcium: 111mg
- Iron: 4mg
Tips:
- Slightly roast oats before grinding to enhance the flavour.
- Make the oats flour slightly coarse for a better texture.
- Feel free to add finely chopped and sautéed vegetables to the batter.
- You can use baking soda or 1 tsp of eno fruit salt for fluffiness.
- Using thick curd will improve the texture of the idli.