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News India Live, Digital Desk: Oats are rich in fiber and semolina gives lightness to the idli. It is best for those who want to control diabetes or obesity.
1. Necessary Ingredients
Oats: 1 cup (roasted and ground)
Semolina (Rava): ½ cup
Curd: 1 cup (light sour is better)
Vegetables: Grated carrots, finely chopped beans and green coriander.
Tadka: Mustard seeds, curry leaves, 1 spoon urad dal and a little oil.
Other: A pinch of Eno or baking soda and salt as per taste.
2. Method of preparation (Step-by-Step Recipe)
Prepare Oats: Lightly dry roast the oats and when it cools down, grind them coarsely in a mixer.
Make the batter: Mix oats powder, semolina and curd in a large bowl. Prepare a thick solution by adding some water to it and 15-20 minutes Keep it for.
Add tempering: Heat oil in a small pan, add mustard seeds, curry leaves and urad dal and add it to the idli batter.
Mix vegetables: Now add grated carrots and finely chopped vegetables to it.
Steam: Grease the idli stand. Mix Eno in the batter and immediately pour it into idli molds and 10-12 minutes Cook in steam till done.
3. Why is Oats Idli special? (Health Benefits)
Weight Loss: present in oats beta-glucan Fiber keeps the stomach full for a long time, thereby preventing you from consuming unnecessary calories.
Improves digestion: Both semolina and oats are easily digested.
Instant Energy: This breakfast gives you energy for the day without making you feel heavy.
3 Pro-Tips for Perfect Idli
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| idli becoming hard | Do not take curd too sour and do not keep the batter too thick. |
| idli stick | Apply oil or ghee thoroughly in the molds and remove the idli only after it cools down a bit. |
| be less spongy | After adding Eno, do not beat the solution too much, just mix gently. |
