Plain Rava Idli & Tomato Horse Gram Chutney

Plain Rava idli can be made quickly and easily and healthy too. When you are not able to grind urid dal and you crave to eat hot steaming idli , this preparation gives you 100% satisfaction.  No spice or any oil added its simply plain idli. When you are sick and feel like eating Idli this is the easy way.


These rava (semolina ) idlis are prepared with Rava and curd a little Eno to make them soft. As I said in the beginning it is very easy we can have them for breakfast, in the evening as snack or at night.

Using Rava (Semolina) helps you to reduce the weight. They also good for keeping you filled since it is digested slowly. Rava is good for diabetics. Rava (sooji or semolina) is low in sodium and cholesterol and also high in fiber. it can be considered as a balanced diet.

Here is a recipe of  " 'Planin Rava Idli and Tomato chutney".  which will be good for the whole family to sit together and enjoy breakfast or dinner

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                                                                                   Ready to serve Rava idli :

 Things Needed :For Rava Idli

Rava (Semolina) :  3 Cups  (medium size)
Curd : 1 Bowl
Salt : as required.
Oil or ghee : 1 Tea spoon
Eno Salt : 3/4 Tea spoon

Method : 

1.Keep a pan on the fire and add 2 cups of  Rava and roast for 2 minutes.  Put off the gas.

2.Now add 1 more cup of rava and just mix it and leave it for cooling.

3.Now add salt and curd. Mix it well and leave it for 5 minutes. (Add water if required0.

4.Apply oil to all the idli plates and keep the cooker ready on the fire . Put little water in the cooker.
5.Add Eno salt and mix the dough nicely and put a spoon of rava idli dough on each mould in idli plate.

6.Arrange the plates in a idli cooker or pressure cooker and steam for 10 minutes. Put off the gas.

7.Put idlis in a serving bowl and serve hot idli with any side dish you have prepared.

We had idli with Tomato - Flax chutney

Note :

I have roasted 2 cups of Rava since it gives a good texture. Added one more cup of rava to give a binding. Rava idli will be very soft in this way. Do not add any spicy or oil while roasting. (The taste may differ). These idlis are really soft and fluffy and very good for all the age group. Using savour curd also helps the idli turn soft. Do not make the dough very thick. Let it be the dough be little loose.
Time : 25 minutes.
Serves : 4  People.

Tomato - Flax  Seeds or Horse gram Chutney.

Roast , 1 Table spoon of  horse gram,  or flax seeds , red chilly, 2 to 3 pods of pepper and 1/4 spoon of methi seeds  till they turn brown. Add curry leaves and cut tomatoes (1 medium sized) to the fry and fry them nicely. Now add ingh, grated coconut, salt and little tamarind. Grind it nicely using required (little by little) for 2 to 3 munutes and remove from mixi jar to a serving bowl. Tomato Horse gram chutney is ready to serve.

Time : 10  minutes
Serves : 4

Ready to grind roasted mixture.

Ready to serve Horse gram and Tomato Chutney.

Spicy Raagi - Jola Rotti ( Spicy Finger Millet - Millet Roti )

As I said in my earlier post " Ridge gourd- Sesame Chutney " can be used for preparing Tasty , Spicy Rotti. Here I have used Raagi (Finger Millet) and Jola (Jowar or Millet) flours and Chutney to prepare the Spicy Rotti.
This Rotti is very tasty to eat at any time of the day, It can be for breakfast, lunch or as evening snack and for dinner too. Since all the spices are in the chutney you can use less chilly or no chilly.

Lets see some benefits of using coconut and Millets in our daily life.

Coconut helps to prevent obesity and good health of the heart. They contain High dietary fiber. Coconut fiber slows down the release of glucose.  They help to reduce the sweet cravings and improves the digestion. It is a quick energy boost. In addition. coconut contains No Trans-Fats, is Gluten free, contains Anti bacterial, Antiviral, Antifungal. Coconut helps to aid and support overall immune system functions.
Millets are known for their healthy attributes. They are rich in protein, and amino acids and other vital nutrients that help to build strong immune system and help in body's metabolism. Millet is said to be a healthy alternative when it comes to thinking healthy diet. Grains such as barley, bajra, ragi, jowar come under the millet family and each grain has its own nutritional benefits andsignificance.

Here is a recipe of " Masala Ragi- Jolada Rotti" and I am sure all age group and each family member will thoroughly enjoy having this Spicy Masala Rotti.

Things Needed : 

Raagi (Finger Millet) Flour  : 1 Cup
Jola (Millet ) Flour : 1 Cup
Onion : 1
Curry Leaves: 1 handful
Coriander Leaves : 2 to 3 Table spoons.
Salt : required
Ginger : an Inch
Cooking Oil : 1/2 cup ( 5 to 6 Table spoons)

Method :

1. Wash and cut onions, curry leaves, coriander leaves into small pieces.

 
2. Put Raagi -Jola flour in a big bowl. Add required salt.

 3. Now add ready chutney, cut onions, curry and coriander leaves. Grate ginger and add it to the flour mixture.

4. Mix all the ingredients with required water. Let dough be loose consistency.  (So that you can spread the batter easily). Thicker than idly dough. 

5. Keep a tava on the pan . Put 1/2 Tea spoon of oil and spread it on the tava.
6. Take a handful of  the dough and spread it slowly on the tava in a circle shape.

7. Put a spoon of oil (tea spoon) , cover with a lid and cook on medium flame for 2 minutes.

8. Now turn the roti to the other side and cook for a minute. Remove from the pan.

9. Repeat the same with remaining dough and prepare Rotti.
10. Serve Hot SPICY RAAGI - JOLADA ROTTI  with any side dish you have prepared or a cup of curd. Put a spoon of fresh butter or ghee before serving.

Note : 

  Use normal water to mix all the ingredients. You can also prepare this rotti with out using onions. Using more or no onions is your choice. Do not put lot of water while mixing the dough it may not taste good. Let the dough be thicker thany idli batter. Use little oil or water while spreading the dough on the hot tava .(It helps you to spread the dough). Keep the flame very low while spreading the dough on the tava. Adding chilly is your choice.You can add any edible leaves like dil, palak or harive is also optional. You can prepare these rotti with any kind of chutneys.

But make sure you will not use the stale  or spoiled chutney which will effect your health after consuming the food.

Time : 30 minutes
Serves : 3