How to prepare Rava idli (aka suji-curd / Semolina idli)?

Ingredients

For the batter:

• 1 cup suji (rawa) or semolina
• 1 cup curd (yogurt / dahi)
• Water as required
• Salt to taste

For the seasoning:

• 1 tsp green chilies (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp chana dal
• 1 tsp urad dal
• Cashew bits
• Few curry leaves
• 2-3 tsp chopped coriander
• 1 tsp oil.

Preparation method

• Heat the oil in a sauce pan and add the mustard seeds, once they splutter add the urad dal, chana dal and cashew nuts.



Batter for Rava / Suji idli

• Now add the ginger, green chilies, turmeric and curry leaves.
• Then add the suji (semolina) and roast it till the suji starts changing color and releases its aroma. Let it cool.
• When it gets cool, add salt, curd and water mix well until it becomes smooth.
• In idli cooker put some water to boil and pour the semolina batter in each idli slot.
• Place the Idli Mould in cooker and steam for ten minutes.
• Take it out and serve hot with chutney.