Name: Rawa idli recipe by Shubha Niranjana at BetterButter
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Rawa / Semolina - 1 cup; Curd - 3/4 cup; Water according to the consistency required; Mustard seeds - 1 tsp; Jeera - 1 tsp; Channa dal - 1 tsp; urad dal - 1 tsp; Curry leaves 1-2 sprigs finely chopped; Green chilli - 2 finely chopped; Coriander - handful finely chopped; Baking soda - a generous pinch; Salt to taste; Oil for Tadka and greasing - 2-3tsp; Cashew nuts - for garnish ( also can be chopped and added to the batter)

ABOUT Rawa idli RECIPE

This idli is slightly different from the regular rice idli. It can be made instantly and does not require fermenting the batter. It is made with rawa or semolina. Sour curd makes the idli more tasty.

Ingredients Serving: 2

Rawa / Semolina - 1 cup
Curd - 3/4 cup
Water according to the consistency required
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Jeera - 1 tsp
Channa dal - 1 tsp
urad dal - 1 tsp
Curry leaves 1-2 sprigs finely chopped
Green chilli - 2 finely chopped
Coriander - handful finely chopped
Baking soda - a generous pinch
Salt to taste
Oil for Tadka and greasing - 2-3tsp
Cashew nuts - for garnish ( also can be chopped and added to the batter)

Instructions

Heat 2 tsp oil in a kadai.
Add mustard, jeera and when they splutter add channa dal and urad dal. We can also add chopped cashews also.
Now add the finely chopped green chilli, curry leaves fry.
Add the rawa to the Tadka and fry till done or till we get a nice aroma.
Now add half the coriander leaves and fry again for a min.
Set aside.
Heat water in a idli cooker.
Meanwhile Grease the idli plates. Keep one cashew and top it with a little grated carrot.
For preparing the batter add curd to the rawa mixture salt to taste, remaining chopped Coriander and mix.
Add water 1-2 tbsp or more if the mix is too thick.
Finally add the baking soda give a quick mix.
Fill the idli plates with idli batter.
Place in the cooker and steam for 10 - 12mins.
Remove the idli and serve hot with potato sagu and coconut chutney.

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