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VEGETABLE RAGI IDLI [CUISINE – SOUTH INDIAN]
- Natasha Kanade
- March 8, 2022
- Easy
- Servings - 1
This recipe is curated to provide numerous health benefits while keeping calories to a minimum. It features powerful, nutritious and simple ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup ragi flour (finger millet flour)
- 1 tbsp semolina (rava)
- 1/4 cup grated carrots
- 1 tbsp finely chopped capsicum
- 1 tbsp finely chopped onions
- 1 tbsp curd (yogurt)
- 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp baking soda or fruit salt (Eno)
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp oil
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Directions:
- Roast the semolina in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Let it cool.
- Mix ragi flour, roasted semolina, grated carrots, chopped capsicum, chopped onions, curd, and salt in a bowl.
- Add a little water to form a thick idli batter. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Heat 1/2 tsp oil in a small pan, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, and allow them to splutter. Add this tempering to the batter.
- Just before steaming, add the baking soda or fruit salt and mix gently.
- Pour the batter into greased idli molds and steam for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through.
- Serve hot with chutney or sambar.
Health benefits of the ingredients:
- Ragi Flour, Semolina: Ragi is rich in calcium and fiber, supporting bone health and digestion, while semolina provides energy and aids digestion.
- Veggies (Carrots, Capsicum, Onions): High in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, these vegetables boost immunity, promote eye health, and improve digestion.
- Curd: A probiotic-rich source of calcium and protein, supports gut health and strengthens bones.
- Spices (Mustard Seeds, Cumin Seeds): Improve digestion, have anti-inflammatory properties, and provide antioxidant benefits.