Looking for a low-calorie breakfast? Sooji or rava idli is rich in fibre and antioxidants, which help keep you full for longer. Tap to read the high-protein millet idli recipe for weight loss.
Ingredients
One cup of sooji or rava, three-fourth cup of curd, one-fourth teaspoon of fenugreek seeds, two tablespoons of oil, 2-3 chopped chillies, half a cup of chopped veggies (carrot and beans), one-fourth teaspoon of turmeric powder, a pinch of hing, one teaspoon of cumin powder, one cup of curd, half a teaspoon of ENO or baking soda and 7-8 curry leaves.
Roast sooji
Dry roast sooji or rava in a pan on a medium flame until golden brown. Add them to a mixer and grind them to a fine powder.
Prepare batter
Take a mixer and add sooji, curd, grated veggies, and water. Add ENO or baking soda and keep the batter aside for 20-30 minutes.
Prepare to temper
Heat oil in a pan and add chopped chillies, hing, turmeric powder, ginger, fenugreek seeds and curry leaves. Cook until it starts to sputter.
Cook idli
Add prepared tempering to the batter and pour the batter into greased moulds. Steam the idli for 15-20 minutes .
Serve
Let the steam evaporate and serve the idli warm with coconut chutney and sambhar. You can also pair it with mint chutney.
Information credits
This information is taken from the chef Sanjeev Kapoor's official YouTube channel, Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana.