Heat a pan on medium flame and dry roast 1 cup of rava until it turns aromatic and slightly changes colour. Stir continuously to avoid burning. Transfer to a plate and let it cool completely.
In a mixing bowl, combine roasted rava, curd, and salt. Mix well until smooth without lumps. Let the batter rest for 20 minutes so the rava absorbs moisture and becomes fluffy.
After resting, add ¼ cup water or as needed to make a thick yet pourable batter. The consistency should be similar to cake batter. Do not make it too runny.
Just before steaming, mix ¼ tsp Eno fruit salt (or a pinch of baking soda) into the batter. Stir gently in one direction. You will see bubbles forming, this makes the idlis airy.
Grease the idli moulds with oil and pour the batter into them immediately after adding Eno. Place the stand in a steamer or pressure cooker without a whistle, and steam on medium flame until idlis are soft, spongy, and fully cooked.
Allow the idlis to cool for a minute, then gently unmould with a spoon. Serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar for a wholesome South Indian meal.
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