Ragi idli is an instant idli with ragi flour and yogurt. This is one of the simple, delicious, and healthy breakfast recipes. These are good for kids as well.
Let us see how to make ragi idli (finger millet, aka nachni Idli) with step-by-step instructions.
Ragi Idli | Instant Nachni Idli | Finger Millet Idli
Ragi is also known as nachni and finger millet (English). This is a staple food of Karnataka. Karnataka is the largest producer of ragi in India.
Ragi, or nachni, is one of the healthiest cereals on earth. This is a source of protein, fiber, calcium, and many more minerals and nutrients. This is a diabetic-friendly cereal. It has no gluten, so ragi flour is an excellent gluten-free option.
Ragi Recipe Variations
You can make many healthy recipes from ragi, including savory and sweet dishes. This is nutritious food for kids and toddlers as well. Make ragi porridge or healthy ragi idli, dosa, crepes, or adai for kids' tiffin boxes. This is equally healthy and delicious. This is a healthy breakfast option.
This ragi idli has three main ingredients: ragi flour, semolina or rava, and curd. These are the essential ingredients. Otherwise, you can mix ragi flour with regular rice and lentils to make idli.
Instant Ragi Idli
However, this is an instant breakfast recipe. The batter doesn't need to ferment. You just need to soak it for 15 - 20 minutes. That's enough.
So if you are in a hurry and don't have that time in the morning busy hours for the tiffin box, make all preparation from the night and refrigerate the batter so that in the morning you can only steam the idli for 10 minutes or make appe in 10 minutes.
I have added grated carrots, green peas, onions, and green chilies to the mixture. First, saute them for a minute or two and mix them with the batter. You can add some veggies of your choice. To make the idlis fluffy, add a pinch of baking soda or Eno (fruit salt) before putting them in the steamer.
How to make vegetable ragi idli?
Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds to crackle. Add chopped onions and saute for a minute on low flame. Then, add grated carrots, finely chopped beans, and green peas. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and saute on low-medium heat for 3 - 4 minutes. Remove once done and let it come down to room temperature.
Take a mixing bowl. Add all ingredients (except eno). Add water as required to ensure consistency in the idli batter. Whisk it for a minute.
Keep it aside for 15 - 20 minutes. Then, whisk it for a minute or two. Then, grease the idli molds. Just before putting the batter on the molds, add the soda and give it a nice stir.
Add 1 tbsp to each mold and put it in a steamer. Close the lid and cook for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and wait for 5 minutes before removing the lid. Now remove the idli stand and let it cool under the fan for 2 - 3 minutes. Use a sharp or thin-edge spoon to scrape out the idlis.
Serve these idlis with any chutney of your choice.
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Recipe Card for Instant Millet Idli
Instant Ragi Idli
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ragi flour
- 1 cup semolina/ rava
- 1 cup curd
- 2.5 cup water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp soda or eno
- ยฝ tsp Mustard Seeds
- ยฝ tsp cumin seeds
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 green chilli finely chopped
- 3 tbsp grated carrots
- 2 - 3 tbsp green peas
- 1 tsp ginger chopped
- 3 tbsp Oil
- ยฝ tsp Chana dal
- ยฝ tsp Dhuli Urad Dal
Instructions
Prepare sauteed veggies
- Heat oil in a pan.
- Add lentils, and let them turn little brown.
- Now add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
- Once it spluttered, add chopped ginger, curry leaves and green chillies.
- Then add chopped onions, grated carrots, and green peas.
- Add a pinch of salt & saute for 2 minutes covering with a lid on medium flame.
- Remove from heat and transfer to another plate and cool for some time.
Prepare Idli batter
- Take a large mixing bowl.
- Add in semolina, ragi flour, salt and mix well.
- Now pour in curd into it. Add water and mix well.
- Add sauteed veggies and keep the consistency of idli batter.
- Give it a nice whisk for a minute and cover with a lid.
- Let it rest for 15 minutes minimum.
- This will help semolina to soak moisture and idli will be fluffier and soft.
- After 15 minutes, add soda or eno powder and mix it well.
- Now grease idli molds and place one tbsp batter and keep it in a steamer for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes turn off heat but wait for sometime to open the lid.
- Once open the lid remove the idli stand and keep it to cool for some time.
- Then remove idli from mold and serve with any chutney and sambar.
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