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Fresh steamed idli with vegetables, served with cilantro
Healthy vegetable idli

Vegetable Idli (Steamed Rice Cakes)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Side Dishes
Idli is a masterpiece of fermentation and one of India's healthiest breakfasts. A blend of rice and black lentils ferments overnight, creating a batter that steams into cloud-like cakes without baking powder. This version adds veggies for color and crunch.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 12 hrs 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 180 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Idli steamer
  • Blender
  • Warm place for fermenting

Instructions

1 ✓

Soak rice and dal (with fenugreek) separately for 4-6 hours.

Tip: Fenugreek aids fermentation.
2 ✓

Blend dal to fluff, rice to coarse paste. Mix.

Tip: Hand mixing introduces warmth.
3 ✓

Ferment overnight (8-12 hrs) until doubled.

Tip: Smells sour when ready.
4 ✓

Add salt and veggies. Don't overmix.

Tip: Salt retards fermentation, add last.
5 ✓

Steam in greased molds for 10-15 mins.

Tip: Steam cooks the cakes.
6 ✓

Cool slightly, demold.

Tip: Prevents sticking.

Recipe FAQ

Didn't rise?
Too cold. Keep in a warm oven (light on).
Faster?
Use 'Rava Idli' instant mix recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Idli Rice
  • 1/2 cup Urad Dal (Black Gram)
  • 1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Vegetables
  • 1 tsp Oil