This is a healthy, easy to make dish that I got from Tarla Dalal's recipe here that I had bookmarked some months ago. As we are hardcore Idli lovers (over 14+ varieties on the blog), I was first amazed to see that poha was used in Idlis too (as we generally use it in Set dosa etc). But trust me, this reduced the Urad dal dependance a lot, as also was light and fluffy. I slightly tweaked the recipe by adding 3 handfuls of rolled Oats too, and the taste was very very similar to the normal Idlis that we make with rice and Urad dal.
This is also great for weight watchers as the rice quantity is greatly reduced, and diabetics also can have 2 - 3 of this for their normal breakfast as Oats reduces the glycemic content quite sharply.
This is also great for weight watchers as the rice quantity is greatly reduced, and diabetics also can have 2 - 3 of this for their normal breakfast as Oats reduces the glycemic content quite sharply.
I served this with Ginger Peanut chutney and Kakarakaya podi (Bittergourd spice powder), but you can serve it with coconut chutney / Carrot Garlic Chutney or even Idli Molagapudi.
Only caution to exercise is to soak all the ingredients with as minimum water as possible to get a smooth, lovely batter.
Only caution to exercise is to soak all the ingredients with as minimum water as possible to get a smooth, lovely batter.
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Prep time : 20 mins (apart from soaking and fermenting time).
Makes : Approx 18-20 medium sized idlis
Makes : Approx 18-20 medium sized idlis
Ingredients:
- Homemade Idli Rawa - 2 cups
- Urad Dal - 1/4 cup
- Poha / flattened rice - 1/2 cup
- Rolled Oats - 3 to 4 handfuls
- Salt - to taste
Method:
1) Soak the Idli rawa + Oats in a bowl. Soak Urad dal + methi seeds in another, and Poha in a third bowl.As indicated earlier in this post, please use very minimal water.
2) Grind the Urad dal first to a smooth batter
3) Then grind the rawa and Poha along with the Oats.
4) Mix these batters, add salt and ferment for 12 - 14 hours (preferably overnight)
5) In the morning, grease the Idli moulds slightly. Pour the batter into these moulds and steam for 12-13 mins for healthy nutritious Idlis !
6) Serve hot with Chutney or Sambhar
Update:
Sending this to Foodies Redoing Old Post Challenge #29 where we update the old posts with new info / pictures.
Update:
Sending this to Foodies Redoing Old Post Challenge #29 where we update the old posts with new info / pictures.
Wowww... looks super soft and tempting.. awesome pictures too.. Yummy :)
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super soft idlis..
ReplyDeleteso spongy ones!!
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Spongy idlis looks fabulous..
ReplyDeleteWow Looks super soft and delicious
ReplyDeletenice and fluffy...addition of oats makes it more healthier...
ReplyDeleteLook super soft and tasty.
ReplyDeletewow, idlis with poha, sound superb and they look so soft too :)
ReplyDeleteSuper like them...
ReplyDeleteI shall definitely give these idlis a try..they look wonderful and fluffy!
ReplyDeleteThey look wonderful n fluffy...definitely gve a try..
ReplyDeletelovely post...I have bookmarked it...
ReplyDeleteInteresting ingredients...like the variety and healthy aspect of it...Idli looks nice and soft!!
ReplyDeleteLooks very soft. And healthy too.
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea :) A change from the usual idli and it is healthier with the addition of oats :) Thanks for posting!!! :)
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Poha in idli sounds very interesting, how fluffy and soft those idlis are looking.
ReplyDeleteFluffy fluffy idilies here, Kalyani
ReplyDeleteI can imagine how amazing they will be in the morning for breakfast.
Lovely idlis with poha, ideal for weight watchers too. Idlis look so soft.
ReplyDeleteThe idlis looks super soft. I have never made with poha but looks like a must try.
ReplyDeleteI make idlis using idli rava often but never added oats to it. Your idlis look so soft and fluffy. Would love to try them out soon.
ReplyDeleteIdils look so soft and interesting that you can add poha to the batter. With also oats added, these idlis are perfect for breakfast.
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