Classic South Indian Rava Idli Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sooji (rava)
• 1 cup Yogurt (Curd)
• Salt , to taste
• 2 sprig Coriander leaves (Dhania) , finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Cashew nuts , broken
• 1 Carrot , grated
• 1/2 teaspoon Enos fruit salt
For the seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split)
• 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
• 2 Green Chillies , finely chopped
• 1 inch Ginger , grated
• 1 sprig Curry leaves , finely chopped

Directions for Classic South Indian Rava Idli Recipe

1. To begin making the Classic South indian Rava Idli Recipe, prep all the ingredients and keep them ready.
2. Heat a teaspoon of oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and allow it to crackle. Add the torn curry leaves, the grated ginger, green chilies and cashewnuts. Roast them for a few minutes. Add the Semolina/Rava and roast until you get a good aroma. Set aside to cool. 
3. Set aside the roasted rava idli mixture to cool. Add the yogurt, along with just enough water to make a thick batter and keep aside to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. After the resting period, you will have to add a little more more as the rava idli batter would have thickened. Add the grated carrots and enos fruit salt and whisk the rava idli batter.
5. If the batter is too dry, add water to make a thick batter. Stir well for a couple of minutes
6. Grease the idli mold with oil and spoon the Rava Idli mixture into the cavities. Place it in a preheated steamer and steam for 10 minutes until done.
7. When you test, the rava idli should be cooked and the tester should come out clean.
8. Serve the Rava Idli along with South Indian Coconut Chutney for a quick and wholesome breakfast.