Rava idli

The soft, fluffy and small round discs made up of semolina.

Semolina idli

Time taken: 1 hr
Makes 16 idlis


Ingredients:


1 cup semolina (sooji/rava)
1/2 cup sour yogurt/curd
1/2 cup water
Salt to taste
1 tsp Eno/fruit salt
Oil
Salt to taste


Directions:

• In a bowl mix semolina,curd,water and salt thoroughly. Cover and let it sit for 30-45 minutes.
• Check the consistency of batter,it should not be too thick.Add 2-3 tsp of water if required.
• Heat the steamer and grease the idli mold.
• Divide the mixture depending on how many idlis can you make in one go.
• To the batter add 1/2 tsp of eno (for 8 idlis) and mix properly.Divide it equally in idli molds.
• Put the idli mold in the steamer and cover it for 8-10 minutes.
• Check if idli is done or not by pricking it with a tooth pick.It should come out clean.
•  Repeat the above steps for remaining batter.
• Serve hot with Sambar or chutney of your choice.  

* If you dont have use pressure cooker if your idli stand fits in it.Do not close the pressure cooker, just cover it with its lid.
*  As you can see in the image,I have put some chopped tomatoes in the mold before pouring the batter.Likewise if you wish you can put coriander or any veg of your choice.