Instant, soft, tiny and spongy idli made of semolina (sooji) is mini rava idli. It can be used in multiple ways, can be fried with vegetables, converted into tiny fritters, etc. This is the recipe for instant mini idli. A special mould is used to prepare the mini idlis and same is easily available in the local markets or online. Recipes made using mini idlis are a hit amongst the kids. The same can be given in the tiffin too.
Any kind of semolina (rava/sooji) can be used to make instant mini rava idli. It is combined with yogurt and some water and some time, as in the mix is rested for some time. To make this instant version I have used fruit salt, Eno. You can use baking soda instead of Eno. Mini rava idli is basically the main ingredient for many recipes, for example, vegetable idli, mini idli pakora, etc. WIth the correct base, the whole recipe remains correct.
1. In a large bowl mix 1 and 1/2 cup semolina, 3/4 cup yogurt and 3/4 cup water. Mix everything well. Leave it on the kitchen counter for 5-6 hours.
2. Before preparing the batter, prepare the steamer and grease the idli moulds.
3. After the batter has rested for 5-6 hours, the batter would have thickened. Add 1/4 cup water or as required. The batter should have pouring consistency.
4. Add salt to taste, 1 tsp powdered sugar and 1/3 tsp baking soda. Mix well. Check the seasoning and consistency.
5. Pour the batter in greased idli moulds. Place it in the steamer. Steam for 4-5 minutes on medium flame.
6. Once the idlis are cooked, switch off the flame. Take out the idli moulds. Let them cool on the counter for 2-3 minutes. The white, tiny, absolutely soft idlis are ready. This is the wow moment of the recipe. Thereafter demould the idlis.
7. Play with these cuties as you like. As in tempering them or cook with vegetables etc.
PREP TIME 5-6 hours + 10 minutes
COOK TIME 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME 5-6 hours + 20 minutes
1. In a large bowl mix 1 and 1/2 cup semolina, 3/4 cup yogurt and 3/4 cup water. Mix everything well. Leave it on the kitchen counter for 5-6 hours.
2. Before preparing the batter, prepare the steamer and grease the idli moulds.
3. After the batter has rested for 5-6 hours, the batter would have thickened. Add 1/4 cup water or as required. The batter should have pouring consistency.
4. Add salt to taste, 1 tsp powdered sugar and 1/3 tsp baking soda. Mix well. Check the seasoning and consistency.
5. Pour the batter in greased idli moulds. Place it in the steamer. Steam for 4-5 minutes on medium flame.
6. Once the idlis are cooked, switch off the flame. Take out the idli moulds. Let them cool on the counter for 2-3 minutes. The white, tiny, absolutely soft idlis are ready. This is the wow moment of the recipe. Thereafter demould the idlis.
7. Play with these cuties as you like. As in temper them or cook with vegetables etc.
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