Rava Idli - ರವೆ ಇಡ್ಲಿ

Preparation time: 25-30 minutes

Serves: 2 people / 12 idlis
 
You will need:

1. Semolina/Rava/Sooji/ರವೆ: 1 cup
2. Green Peas (optional): 1/4 cup
3. Mustard seeds: 1/2 tsp
4. Curry leaves: 3-4 nos.
5. Green chillies: 3-4 nos. 
6. Coriander
7. Chana Dal: 1/2 tsp
8. Urad Dal: 1/2 tsp
9. Cashews: 5-6 - broken into pieces
10. Yogurt: 2 tbsp
11. Baking Soda: 1/2 tsp
12. Asafoetida / Hing
13. Cooking Oil: 1/2 tbsp
14. Water
15. Salt

To cook:

• Heat oil in a skillet and add mustard seeds and hing.
• Then add the chana dal, urad dal and cashews and saute until golden brown
• Then add the green peas, green chillies and curry leaves. 
• Now add the rava and mix well. Take it off the stove. The rava only needs to be warm and does not need to be roasted.
• Let the rava mixture cool and then transfer into a bowl.
• Add yogurt and baking soda and stir for approx 2 minutes or until you see the batter rising. 
• Add a little more baking soda if you want really fluffy idlis.
• Add some water to get a smooth batter. 
• Now add the coriander leaves and salt and mix well.  
• Apply oil to the idli stand and pour the batter. 
• Let it cook for at least 10-15 minutes.
• Serve hot with coconut chutney!