Rava Idli in Microwave

Idlis should be declared as India’s national breakfast! I have not found any other option for Breakfast which is as tasty, filling and healthy as Idlis which makes it such a popular breakfast option pan India. .

Though it’s completely personal opinion, I have not found anyone who can deny this fact. My hubby and MIL are quite fond of Rava Idlis, with or without any added extra veggies. Rava Idlis are a perfect breakfast option and with if Microwave oven is part of your kitchen, then this is one recipe that you must know about. It gets done in Microwave in almost no time.

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If you have Microwave oven at home, then don’t miss this recipe and try out in your kitchen! Today I am sharing with you the Rava Idli recipe with the help of Microwave which I usually make in busy morning, paired up with quick and simple Coconut chutney, that too with the help of microwave.

In a microwave safe bowl, add 1 tbsp Cooking Oil. Add Semolina and roast in Microwave for 3 mins. Place bowl at the center of the tray

a) Mode: Micro Mode b) Power: 900W c) Time: 3mins d) Press Start. Note: Cook uncovered

Take bowl out after 1:30 mins for a quick stir. Give a quick stir and place it back in microwave for remaining 1:30 mins.

After 3 mins, transfer roasted semolina in a bowl and let it cool. Meanwhile we will make a Tadka.

In a large microwave safe bowl, add 1 tbsp Cooking Oil. Add Mustard Seeds, Curry Leaves, Green Chilies, Chana Dal, Urad Dal. Mix well and place this bowl in microwave for 5 mins.

a) Mode: Micro Mode b) Power: 900W c) Time: 5 mins d) Press Start. Note: Cook uncovered

     

Pour this tadka on rava and mix well. Add grated coconut, salt to taste and curd and mix well.

    

Now add water as required. We have added about 1 cup of water in this batter (pouring consistency).

    

Add cooking soda. Mix well and cover and let it rest for 10 mins

   

While Idli batter is resting, let’s grind Chutney. Put grated Coconut in a jar. Put Green Chilies, Salt to taste and water. Grind into a thick paste.

   

We will prepare for tadka in a Microwave safe bowl. Put 1 tbsp Oil. Add Mustard Seeds, Urad Dal, Curry Leaves and dry red chili. Cook in Microwave for 4 mins.

a) Mode: Micro Mode b) Power: 900W c) Time: 4 mins d) Press Start. Note: Cook uncovered

Put this Tadka on Chutney. Mix well. Chutney is ready to be served. Let’s make Idlis now

   

We will use a Microwave safe Idli Maker for making Idlis. Ensure the idli maker is Microwave safe. Check for the symbol

   

Add water to Idli maker base (1/2 Cup). Grease molds with some oil.

   

Fill molds with Idli batter. You may add 3-4 tbsp water, if batter is too thick.

Cover the lid and we will cook Idlis for 4 mins in Microwave. Place Idli maker at the center of glass tray

a) Mode: Micro Mode b) Power: 900W c) Time: 4 mins d) Press Start.

    

After 4 mins of cooking, bring the idli maker out and give standing time of 5mins. After 5 mins, insert a tooth-pick and it must come out clean

    

Let’s unmold Idlis now. Soft and fluffy Idlis are ready Idli and chutney are ready to serve. Total quantity of idlis=16-18

    

Tip of the Day:  For longer storage, keep semolina in a zip loc bag and store it in refrigerator

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