Low Calorie Instant Oats Idli Recipe For Weight Loss

By Yashika Goel
12 May 2025, 06:00 IST

Looking for a high-protein and low-calorie breakfast? Oats 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 oats, half a cup of rava/sooji, 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 oats

Dry roast oats 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 oats powder, 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.