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Instant Oats Idli | No Fermentation Required

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Instant Oats Idli is a quick to make Idli (steamed cakes) made with Oats and Semolina. Served with Chutney or Sambhar for a delicious breakfast or snack

Idli is how our Monday mornings begin.

The batter is usually made over the weekend, or if I am lucky I use up the old batter. But Monday mornings seem better and easier with Idlis (much to the annoyance of the elder kid who seems to find newer excuses to duck them!). Although there are other options like dosa / Paniyaram / Adai , I fall upon my trusted Idli batter to bail me out not just on Monday mornings, but almost always 🙂

nstant Oats Idli is a quick to make Idli (steamed cakes) made with Oats and Semolina. Served with Chutney or Sambhar for a delicious breakfast or snackPin

Apart from the ease of making Idlis, I personally love them for their oil-free, steaming process which can be given to infants and convalescents alike. And if its diabetic-friendly, then even better. 

If you are an Idli loving family like us, check out the following recipes of Idli on the blog:

Basic Idli recipe | South Indian Idli| How to make Soft Idli
Idli is a steamed rice-lentil dish ((sometimes millets) made in South India and is oil free, gluten free and vegan too. Served for breakfast with sambar or chutney
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Ragi Idli | Finger Millet Idli using Whole ragi grains
Ragi Idli is a fermented Idli (steamed savoury breakfast) made with Finger Millet and Lentils. Served with Sambhar & chutney as Breakfast / Snack
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Ragi Idli is a fermented Idli (steamed savoury breakfast) made with Finger Millet and Lentils. Served with Sambhar & chutney as Breakfast / Snack
Pepper Idli | Milagu Idly
Pepper Idli or Milagu Idly is an Idli variant with whole peppercorns and spices added to the batter and steamed. Served with chutney or sambar
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Pepper Idli or Milagu Idly is an Idli variant with whole peppercorns and spices added to the batter and steamed. Served with chutney or sambar
Jowar Idli | Sorghum Idli ~ How to make Jonna Idly
Jowar Idli | Sorghum Idli is a Gluten Free, Vegan no-Rice Idli (steamed savoury cake) made with Cracked Sorghum and Lentils. Served for Breakfast or a light dinner. 
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Bidadi Thatte Idli
Steamed, Fluffy Idli (Rice pancakes) – specialty of Karnataka Cuisine
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nstant Oats Idli is a quick to make Idli (steamed cakes) made with Oats and Semolina. Served with Chutney or Sambhar for a delicious breakfast or snackPin

Savoury dishes with Oats that you may like on the blog

Instant Ragi Oats Dosa | Calcium Rich Dosa
Instant Ragi Oats Dosa is a quick and filling Gluten Free Vegan dosa made with finger millet and Oats. Can be served for breakfast or snack, even dinner.
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Oats Methi Dhokla
Oats Methi Dhokla is a spongy, soft and steamed snack using Oats and fenugreek leaves. Served with Green chutney or some sauce.
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Oats Methi Dhokla is a spongy, soft and steamed snack using Oats and fenugreek leaves. Served with Green chutney or some sauce.
Oats Masala Chaas
Oats Masala Chaas or Spiced Oats Buttermilk is a quick summer beverage combining the goodness of Oats and Buttermilk. Great for gut flora too!
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Oats Masala Chaas or Spiced Oats Buttermilk is a quick summer beverage combining the goodness of Oats and Buttermilk. Great for gut flora too!

Today’s dish is a no-fermentation , diabetic-friendly Idli variation with Oats and Rava (sooji)  and is pretty much instant. 

nstant Oats Idli is a quick to make Idli (steamed cakes) made with Oats and Semolina. Served with Chutney or Sambhar for a delicious breakfast or snackPin

FAQs to make the perfect Instant Oats Idli

  1. I don’t have eno / baking soda – Can I still make it ? Yes, it would take time for the batter to ferment naturally and then make it in a couple of hours. But if you want instant Idli you can try making it without soda / eno, but Idlis will turn out flat / soggy as there is no leavening agent.
  2. Can I skip the semolina to make this Gluten Free ? Oats by itself isn’t GF unless its a certified GF produce. Semolina helps bind the Idli together here
  3. Does this Idli freeze well ? Can I make it in bulk ? Not recommended, although am sure it freezes well for any emergency, but the taste might vary and it may not be very spongy once refreigerated (and re-heated)
  4. Can I use Vegan curd / yogurt ? By all means, please try a plant based curd if you need. I haven’t tried, so please do a comment below if it worked for you
  5. My Idlis turned out hard, What could have gone wrong? After adding the baking soda / Eno do not overbeat the batter. Also steam for just 12-13 minutes (again depending on the quantity). Over steaming or overbeating tends to make the idlis rubbery and hard.

Did you there is a World Idli Day? Well, there is and since 2015 its been celebrated on 30th March. 

It is believed that a popular idli only caterer from Chennai, Eniyavan, made a staggering 1,328 varieties of idlis in 2015 to instate this day. A staggering 44 kg idli was also cut by a top bureaucrat to seal the deal as they say and henceforth March 30 became World Idli Day.

The FoodieMonday/Bloghop group has made a variety of Idli using different grains to replace rice.

Prep time – 15 mins, Steaming Time – 12~15 mins , Makes – 6 idlis

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nstant Oats Idli is a quick to make Idli (steamed cakes) made with Oats and Semolina. Served with Chutney or Sambhar for a delicious breakfast or snackPin

What you need to make Instant Oats Idli:

  • Oats (I used Quaker) – 1 cup (use GF Oats for a GF version)
  • Bombay Rava / Medium Sooji – 1/2 cup
  • Thick slightly sour yoghurt – 1 cup + 2 TBSP (Sub with Cashew curd / rice curd for a vegan version)
  • Water – 1/2 cup + 2 tsp 
  • Baking Soda – 1/2 tsp (or sub with Eno)
  • Turmeric – 1/2 tsp (opt.)
  • Oil – 1 TBSP + 1/2 tsp for greasing
  • Tempering : Mustard seeds, chopped curry leaves, urad dal, asafoetida, grated ginger 1/2 tsp
  • Salt – to taste

Optional add ons:

Grated carrot, peas , chopped coriander, chopped fresh methi leaves etc. 

nstant Oats Idli is a quick to make Idli (steamed cakes) made with Oats and Semolina. Served with Chutney or Sambhar for a delicious breakfast or snackPin

How to make Instant Oats Idli:

  1. Dry roast Oats till crisp. Cool and grind. In a pan, heat 1 TBSP oil, splutter all tempering ingredients till urad dal turns golden brown, add rava and saute on low flame till sooji turns fragrant. Cool.
  2. Add this roasted , tempered sooji to the oats powder. Add the yoghurt, half the water, turmeric if using and salt. Mix well. Keep aside, closed for 15 mins. 
  3. Meanwhile, keep the idli steamer ready, and grease the idli plates. 
  4. Adjust the batter, and baking soda topping it with a few tsp of water to get a pouring Idli batter consistency.
  5. Mix gently so not to break the aeration.
  6. Take a ladleful and pour into the dimpled, greased idli plates. 
  7. Steam for 12~15 mins till done. Cool slightly and demould.
  8. Serve with any chutney  / Sambhar.
Instant Oats Idli | No Fermentation #Breakfast #sizzlingtastebuds #oatsidli #diabeticfriendlyrecipe

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nstant Oats Idli is a quick to make Idli (steamed cakes) made with Oats and Semolina. Served with Chutney or Sambhar for a delicious breakfast or snackPin

Instant Oats Idli | No Fermentation Required

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Instant Oats Idli is a quick to make Idli (steamed cakes) made with Oats and Semolina. Served with Chutney or Sambhar for a delicious breakfast or snack
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
resting time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Tiffins
Cuisine South Indian, Tamilnadu Cusine
Servings 6 servings
Calories 157 kcal

Equipment

  • Steamer
  • Idli Mould / Idli Maker
  • Bowl
  • Ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Quick Cooking Oats I used Quaker – use GF Oats for a GF version
  • 1/2 cup Semolina Bombay Rava / Medium Sooji
  • 1 cup Yoghurt may need 3 TBSP more, Sub with plant based curd for a vegan version
  • 1/2 cup Water – 1/2 cup may need 2 tsp more
  • Baking Soda – 1/2 tsp or sub with Eno
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric opt.
  • 1 TBSP Oil
  • 1 tsp salt

Tempering:

  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Bengal Gram Channa dal
  • 1 sprig Curry Leaves
  • 1 TBSP grated ginger
  • 1 TBSP Cilantro Kothmir , finely chopped

Optional add ons:

  • 1/4 cup Grated carrot
  • 2 TBSP blanched peas

Instructions
 

  • Dry roast Oats till crisp. Cool and grind. In a pan, heat 1 TBSP oil, splutter all tempering ingredients till urad dal turns golden brown, add rava and saute on low flame till sooji turns fragrant. Cool.
  • Add this roasted , tempered sooji to the oats powder. Add the yoghurt, half the water, turmeric if using and salt. Mix well. Keep aside, closed for 15 mins.
  • Meanwhile, keep the idli steamer ready, and grease the idli plates.
  • Adjust the batter, and baking soda topping it with a few tsp of water to get a pouring Idli batter consistency.
  • Mix gently so not to break the aeration.
  • Take a ladleful and pour into the dimpled, greased idli plates.
  • Steam for 12~15 mins till done. Cool slightly and de mould.
  • Serve with any chutney  / Sambhar.

Video

Instant Oats Idli | No Fermentation #Breakfast #sizzlingtastebuds #oatsidli #diabeticfriendlyrecipe

Notes

FAQs to make the perfect Instant Oats Idli

  1. I don’t have eno / baking soda – Can I still make it ? Yes, it would take time for the batter to ferment naturally and then make it in a couple of hours. But if you want instant Idli you can try making it without soda / eno, but Idlis will turn out flat / soggy as there is no leavening agent.
  2. Can I skip the semolina to make this Gluten Free ? Oats by itself isn’t GF unless its a certified GF produce. Semolina helps bind the Idli together here
  3. Does this Idli freeze well ? Can I make it in bulk ? Not recommended, although am sure it freezes well for any emergency, but the taste might vary and it may not be very spongy once refreigerated (and re-heated)
  4. Can I use Vegan curd / yogurt ? By all means, please try a plant based curd if you need. I haven’t tried, so please do a comment below if it worked for you
  5. My Idlis turned out hard, What could have gone wrong? After adding the baking soda / Eno do not overbeat the batter. Also steam for just 12-13 minutes (again depending on the quantity). Over steaming or overbeating tends to make the idlis rubbery and hard/

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 425mgPotassium: 219mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 951IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Breakfast, Idli, Idli varieties, Instant Idli, Instant Oats Idli, Oats Idli, Oats Idly, Quick Snack, Tiffins
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14 Comments

  1. Priya Iyer

    This is such a healthy version of idli! It looks super soft and delicious. I'll surely be trying this out pretty soon. 🙂

  2. Mayuri Patel

    I've wanted to try making oat idlis for quite a while but have not got done to it as yet. Such a healthy way to begin the day. How versatile idlis are as one can make them with any healthy grain. What is rice curd?

    • Thanks Mayuri – they are indeed healthy ! Rice Curd is vegan yoghurt made from soaked , ground rice with a little yoghurt culture added in..

  3. Sujata Roy

    Loved this easy, quick and healthy recipe. I am sure this idli taste delicious. Lovely share.

  4. Poonam Bachhav

    I like such fuss free breakfast recipes, especially for kids lunch boxes. Healthy, comforting and soulful !

  5. Loved this quick recipe with healthy ingredients.. Also I am amazed with your Idli collection.. will come back soon to check out this!! The idlis look so soft and spongy..never used the rice curd or cashew curd, interesting to know about these vegan curd options.

  6. preethi'scuisine

    Love this instant idli recipe. Serving with badnekayi gojju is sounds so good. I can have this yummy combo anytime.Interesting to know the substitutes for Vegan Version. Fabulous share.

  7. Delicious n fluffy idlis. I do agree having this batter in the fridge makes Monday bearable. I love these diabetic friendly idli. You know who will not know what hit him.

  8. Wow Kal. you have got an amzing collection of idli's. These oats idli's look so spongy. I am seeing the vegan option. Lovely

  9. 5 stars
    Love Idlis and am always on the lookout for more. Would love to try this and especially when it is instant.

  10. 5 stars
    I had never heard of Idli’s. I’m going to have to try them.

5 from 2 votes

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