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    Oats Idli Recipe | Instant Oats Idli

    Published: Oct 7, 2019 ยท Modified: Jun 13, 2024 by Ipsa Faujdar ยท This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclaimer.

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    If you want a high-protein breakfast option, try these oats idlis. They are not only healthier than traditional idlis, but they are also easy to make. Loaded with the goodness of veggies, oats idli breakfast is a great way to start an energetic day.

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    Instant Oats Idli

    Instant oats idli is an alternative to traditional idli. Traditionally, we make idli with a batter of rice and lentils, which is steamed to make soft and fluffy cakes.

    However, we are substituting the grains (rice and lentils) with oats and semolina in this oats idli. This is a quicker idli than the rice and lentil idlis, as the rice idli requires a lot of preparation (8 hrs soaking + 16 hrs fermentation). These idlis are instant, and you can make them in 30 - 40 minutes.

    This is also excellent finger food for toddlers and tiffin boxes for kids.

    If you are on a weight loss diet, try my oatmeal diet plan to lose 5 - 7 kg in 10 days time.

    Here are some of the more oats recipes on the blog:

    oats coriander buttermilk

    creamy banana oatmeal

    baked oatmeal

    oats upma

    Read my collection of Popular Indian Breakfast recipes on my blog.

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    How do you make vegetable oats idli?

    Here, I have added many veggies to make it a healthier twist. This is optional, but vegetables are always the best in any diet.

    You can add veggies directly to the idli batter or saute them by tempering cumin seeds, mustard seeds, curry leaves, etc. I have added sauteed veggies here.

    Step 1: Prepare Vegetable Sautee

    Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, onion, ginger, and green chilies (optional) and saute for a minute. Then, add finely chopped veggies and a pinch of salt. You can also add a pinch of turmeric. Saute veggies until they are soft and cooked al dente.

    You can dry roast semolina or rava along with veggies. Add rava to a pan or skillet and saute for 2 - 3 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring continuously.

    Once done, transfer it to a clean bowl and set it aside. Let it come down to room temperature.

    collage image of making sauteed veggies for oats idli

    Step 2: Prepare the batter

    Take 1.5 cups of oats, ยฝ cup of semolina, and ยผ cup of curd.

    Dry roast the oat flakes for 2 - 3 minutes. Keep stirring; otherwise, they will burn quickly. Then, remove them to another plate and cool completely.

    Transfer to a blending jar and make a powder of these roasted flakes.

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    Add powdered oats, semolina/ rava, and curd to a mixing bowl. Gradually add water, making a thick batter. Whisk it for 2 minutes.

    Add sauteed veggies to the batter. Add some salt to taste.

    Cover with a lid and set aside for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, check the consistency. Normally, it gets thicker when the semolina soaks up moisture. So add a little more water and make it to an idli batter consistency.

    Whisk the batter well (in one direction) with a wired whisk.

    preparing batter for oats idli

    In the end, add a tsp eno or baking soda and just mix it well with a spoon (don't whisk).

    Now grease the molds and place 1 tbsp batter on molds, and steam on an idli maker or steamer, or pressure cooker. If you are using pressure cooker then don't forget to remove the whistle.

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    Steam for 12 - 15 minutes. Turn off the heat, but don't open immediately. Remove the mold and let it cool for a minute or two. Then with the help of a spoon, scrape out the idlis. Serve hot with sambar or chutneys.

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    Recipe Card For Oats Idli

    oats idli for weight loss diet

    Oats Idli For Weight Loss Diet (Veggies Loaded)

    Ipsa Faujdar
    Instant healthy idli that is perfect to start your day with. Excellent weight loss diet breakfast recipe that will keep you full for longer and help in reducing extra kilos.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Resting Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Kids Special, Snack
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 16 Idlis
    Calories 130 kcal

    Equipment

    • Idli Steamer
    • Mixing Bowl

    Ingredients
      

    • 1.5 cups oats
    • ยฝ cup semolina/ rava
    • ยฝ cup thick curd
    • 2.5 cup water or as required
    • salt to taste
    • 1 tsp eno or soda

    Prepare Veggies Sautee

    • 1 tsp oil
    • 1 carrot grated or finely chopped
    • ยผ cup green peas
    • ยผ cup finely chopped green beans
    • ยผ cup chopped cauliflowers
    • 1 small onion
    • ยฝ tsp cumin seeds
    • ยฝ tsp mustard seeds
    • ยฝ tsp ginger finely chopped
    • 2 green chilies finely chopped
    • 6 - 8 curry leaves

    Instructions
     

    • Preparing Vegetable Sautee
    • Heat oil in a pan.
    • Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds and let it crackle.
    • Add ginger, green chilies, and onion.
    • Saute for a minute.
    • Then add veggies and saute on a medium flame for 3 - 5 minutes or till it's cooked al dente.
    • Add rava or semolina and dry roast along with veggies. (you can roast it separately as well)
    • Once done remove from pan and keep aside.

    Preparing Batter For Idli

    • In a skillet or griddle dry roast oats for 2 - 3 minutes.
    • Keep stirring.
    • Then remove from pan and allow it to cool completely.
    • Next blend it to smooth powder once this is cold.
    • In a mixing bowl add powdered oats, rava, veggies, and curd.
    • Add sauteed vegetables and salt to taste.
    • Then add water gradually making a batter of an idli batter consistency.
    • Then keep it aside to rest for 15 minutes. Cover with a lid.
    • After 15 minutes, check the consistency of the batter.
    • If required add little more water and bring it to a consistency of idli batter.
    • Whisk the batter for 2 minutes with a wired whisk.
    • Now grease the idli molds.
    • Place one tbsp batter on it and place the mould in steamer or idli maker.
    • Steam for 12 - 15 minutes. Turn off heat but don't open
      immediately.
    • Remove the mould and let it cool for a minute or two. Then with
      help of a spoon scrape out the idlis.
    • Serve with chutney or sambar

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    Notes

    In case you are using pressure cooker then don't forget to remove the whistle.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 130kcal
    Keyword healthy breakfast recipes, healthy recipes, Healthy Snacks, high protein high fiber food, Low-carb Recipe, Oats Recipes For Weight Loss, Protein Rich Food, South Indian Breakfast
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    1. Butti

      December 06, 2022 at 2:12 pm

      hi
      i like the recipe, it looks easy to do
      is it possible to make them and then store them in the freezer?
      if yes, how long can I store them ?

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      • Ipsa Faujdar

        December 18, 2022 at 8:17 pm

        We have never tried them in the freezer. You can store 4 - 5 days in an air-tight box in the refrigerator.

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