Instant Ragi Idli | Steamed Savory Ragi Cakes
I have been experimenting with a lot of new flours for the last few months and though Ragi is quite common in India, I never explored it much. I am fascinated with this flour due to its health benefits. It is one of the ignored super foods, probably due to its texture or taste. I have talked a bit about ragi in my earlier post on Instant Ragi Dosa and you can read that if you need to revisit. Today's recipe is too an Instant version and is off Instant Ragi Idli.
I do love making Idli's as it is steamed and has less calories. It is also a great finger foods for kids or even a healthy travel food. I do make the traditional Idli's, but I also do experiment a lot with Idli's, For instance using different flours or adding different types of vegetables to them. Example my BeetRoot Idli has beet grated to it, which adds a lovely colour as well as texture to the Idli.
Different types of Idlis on my blog
The Oats and Dalia Idli is again an Instant version made using Oats and Dalia(Broken Wheat). Then I have made an Idli with Bajra(Pearl Millet), i.e. Bajra Idli which is using the Bajra grain and requires fermentation. Other Instant Idli's I have shared are Semolina and Vermicelli Instant Idli, Instant Carrot Semolina Idli. I have a few more Idli recipes waiting in my drafts folder to be published, hopefully sooner.
However if you are looking to make Ragi Idli from whole grain as opposed to flour, check this Ragi Idli using whole Ragi seeds recipe. It uses Ragi and black gram and the batter is fermented and then the idlis are cooked.
Are you struggling with fermenting the Idli Dosa batter in cold climate? If yes, check out this post of mine where I have mentioned tips and tricks on how to ferment Idli Dosa batter in cold climate. I always do successfully ferment the batter and I live in a cold country.
I have made this Instant Ragi Idli 6 months back when my parents visited me and they loved it. We wanted to enjoy them piping hot, and hence I completely forgot to take pictures. This Idli's got my attention when I saw it on Archana's Blog. So for this month's cooking challenge when I was paired in the group Food Blogger Recipe Swap Club against talented Archana from The Mad Scientist kitchen, I decided to made this Yummy and Instant Ragi Idli's.
She also has a separate section on her blog for Old Age Diet and I recommend you to check her blog for some interesting and healthy recipes.
I did a bit of modification to the original recipe. I like to add a few veggies to my idli's as it makes it a complete meal with rice, lentils and veggies added to it and also to feed the fussy eaters. So I added some carrot to give it a bit of crunch and texture.
So here goes the recipe:
Instant Ragi Idli | Steamed Savory Ragi Cakes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Ragi Flour
- 1 Cup Rava (Semolina)
- 1 Cup Dahi/Yogurt
- 3-4 teaspoon oil for Tadka and for greasing Idli moulds
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- 8-10 Curry Leaves
- 1 inch ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon Eno (Fruit Salt)
- Salt
- Water
- ½ Cup Grated Carrots (One can use any other vegetable or skip this completely)
- a pinch of Hing (Asafoetida)
Instructions
- In a bowl, add the ragi, rava and mix well.
- Add in the curd and just enough water if at all to combine the dry and the wet.
- Let this rest for 10-12 minutes, for the flours to hydrate.
- In the meantime, in a pan add a teaspoon of oil.
- Once hot, add in the mustard seeds.
- Once it splutters, add the curry leaves, carrot and hing.
- Let it cook on high for a 1-2 minutes. We do not want to cook the carrots here, just stir fry.
- Add this in the batter. Add the ginger and mix.
- After 10-12 minutes, mix everything and make the a semi thick batter of dropping consistency without lumps.
- Grease an idli mould and add enough water in the Idli Steamer for boiling.
- Once the water has started boiling, add a teaspoon of fruit salt in the batter and add about 2 tablespoon of batter in each idli moulds (or as per size)
- Steam the idli's for 10-12 minutes until done. (A toothpick or a knife inserted in one of the idli's should come out clean)
- Remove and let it rest for atleast 1-2 mins.
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Do check out the other delicious recipes from this month's Recipe Swap!
Recipe Swap Recipes
- Kerala Curried Rice
- Cantaloupe Carrot Beet Smoothie
- Pumpkin Chia Popsicles
- Green Apple Mocktail Martini
- Double Bean Sriracha Hummus
- Instant Semolina Idli
- Homemade Rice Flour
- Vegan Pumpkin Falafel
- Instant Ragi Idli
- Blueberry Cardamom Lemon Muffins
- Chocolate Bread
- Fresh Chickpea Salad - Hara Chana Chaat
- Garlic Chutney Powder
- Githeri - Kenyan Vegetable Bean Stew
I have never heard of ragi idlis, I am sure my mom would love these! The idlis look really delicious...
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These ragi idlis look so fluffy and utterly delicious! Great way to consume some millets. 🙂
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I have not made idlis from ragi flour before but they certainly sound delicious and healthy too. I love the fact that they are instant nad can be made at short notice.
The comfort of idlies on cold winter days is amazing. I love these instant ones for absolutely crazy days and also when the dough fermentation becomes a pain due to the weather. Love your ragi idly recipe.
I've never had an idli and I feel like I am missing out! I will definitely be adding this to my list of recipes to try this year!
these idli look so delicious and must be a very healthy version with the use of the ragi flour
Renu!! Thank you for the lovely intro to my place. You definitely made my day, I like the idea of adding veggies to the idli batter. Will definitely try it . Thanks once again for the lovely words and trying out ragi idli.
You are welcome and Thank you for such a healthy recipe
I'm going to try this one and hopefully I will do so before we get paired again in a recipe swap 😉 otherwise I may just make this for the event...hehhheeeee. I'm so smitten by how easy these instant idlis are to make. A great way to add ragi to ones diet.
Instant idli are always hit...and this one with ragi in it is really delicious and nutritious..The idli is being the healthiest breakfast, you made it more nutritious too
The ragi idli has a beautiful texture and love that it is the instant ones. I love instant idlis for dinner and I always have ragi flour in hand. I will try this recipe soon!
Ragi is healthy and less used comparatively. I too make these, loved your version Renu
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These ragi idlis look so fluffy and utterly delicious Renu ! Have to try my hand to use this millet
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Ragi idly looks spot on renu! Though I have tried dosa with ragi, never idly, love the soft and fluffy texture of these idlies! Definitely a scrumptious and healthy breakfast
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These have such a lovely texture! I have to go find some ragi flour! I'm dying to try these!
Thank You so much. You can get Ragi flour in Asian shops.