Instant raagi oats idli

I recently came across this recipe on the net.The copy right of the recipe is with http://www.veginspirations.com/search/label/Idli%20varieties

I made one change - that was, in using eno fruit salt instead of baking soda.

The quantity of ingredients used yields 16 medium sized idlis.

Ingredients : 3/4 cup coarsely powdered oats,3/4 cup fine lapsi rava(roasted),1/2 cup raagi ( nachni ) flour,1 tsp eno fruit salt,2 cups dahi & salt to taste.

The dahi & the raagi-oats-rava mixture has to have 1:1 proportion -hence,2 cups dahi as this dry mixture will measure 2 cups.



Seasoning : 2 tbsp oil,1/2 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp chana dal,1 tsp urad dal,1 sprig of coriander leaves ( cut finely or whole ),1-2 green chillies( optional )finely cut.

Method: Mix the coarsely powdered oats ,lapsi rava & raagi flour.Add 2 cups dahi & mix thoroughly.Now add salt & eno fruit salt & mix vigorously.Add water if there is need.The mixture must be of idli batter consistency.

Take the 2 tbsp oil in a pan & heat it. Now add mustard seeds.After they splutter add chana dal followed by urad dal.After the dals have changed color slightly,put off gas.Add coriander & green chillies.Add this seasoning to the idli mixture prepared.


Now grease the idli moulds & pour the idli mixture into the moulds.Steam the idlis for 8-10 minutes. Your idlis are ready to be savoured !

This recipe is excellent for diabetics as it has no rice & has raagi & oats.Raagi is a good souce of calcium & oats help in controlling cholestrol.

Healthy Noodles

I make my instant noodles in a healthy manner.

Ingredients : A carrot,some peas,1/4 cup sprouted moong,a tomato,a few leaves of fresh coriander,a packet of instant noodles inclusive of their masala packet.

Method : Grate the carrot,cut the tomato finely & take out the peas from the pods.Now boil the water ( take 2 cups instead of 11/2 cups as stated on the noodle packet).More water is needed as we are going to cook the sprouted moong,carrots & peas as well.After the water starts boiling add the sprouted moong,peas ,grated carrot & the instant noodles.Let all this cook for 5 minutes.Then add the diced tomato .Now add the noodle masala.Mix all.Put off the gas after two minutes.Now you can garnish the dish with fresh coriander.

This is healthy as no oil has been used.Only veggies like carrot,tomato , peas & coriander have been added thereby increasing the fibre content & also the quantity.Sprouted moong is an excellent additive.

Tips : One can add more water if you like a curry type consistency.You may also add some pepper & little grated ginger to enhance the taste.Even a squeeze of lemon will make it more tangy.Remember that carrots & tomato will turn the dish little bland.So ,you may need more spice ( any leftover sipces from other ready to cook packets will do fine ) or you can add any masala powder available with you.Some of you may feel the need to add salt but preferably eat without adding salt as you might as well get used to less salt.