Semiya / Vermicilli Idli

I have taken some time out today to post another quick breakfast recipe which you must definitely try!  

You must have gone through my post for Instant Rava / Semolina Idli.  This Idli is made with Vermicilli or Semiya.

This Idli can be made instantly and does not require the batter to rest.  It is made by adding Eno or Fruit Salt like you make the Dhokla.   These Idli's turn out fantastic.   I did not add any Veggies to the batter but you may add par boiled veggies and corriander leaves to the batter to make it more wholesome before you pour them into the moulds.

I felt very nice when hubby dear said wow! another version of tasty and innovative Idli's :).  He said, since you have been making so many variety of dishes at home there is no need for us to go to a hotel to eat and enjoy dishes!  This definitely lifted up my spirits.  

This dish also works out as a healthy breakfast for Diabetes!

You may add tempering to the Idli's which adds to the aroma.

Enjoy Vermicilli / Semiya Idli's with spicy coconut chutney...

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Ingredients :

Crushed thin Vermicilli or Semiya - 1/2 cup

Ghee - 2 tbsp

Rava or Semolina - 1/2 cup

Finely chopped green chillies - 1 tbsp

Small pieces of Cashew nuts - 2 tbsp

Curry leaves - 5 to 6

Corriander leaves - 1 tbsp

Curd / Yoghurt - 1 cup

Fresh coconut - 2 tbsp

Salt - 1 tsp

Eating soda 1/4th tsp

Eno fruit salt - 1 tsp

Water - as required

Method :

Take 1 tbsp Ghee and heat the same in a kadai.  Low the flame and add the crushed Vermicilli and roast them till light golden brown colour and allow it to cool.

Now add the remaining 1 tbsp ghee and roast the Rava / Semolina till it changes it's colour.  Now add the Cashew nuts, green chillies and curry leaves to this mixture and saute for a minute.  Allow this to cool.  Now add the roasted vermicilli to this mixture.  Add curd, corriander leaves, fresh grated coconut, salt and required water and make a thick batter and set aside for 10 minutes.  Just before making the Idli's add the Eno salt and eating soda and mix the batter.

Brush the Idli patra with little oil and pour the batter into each mould and steam the Idli's for around 10 to 12 minutes... Serve the Idli's steaming hot with Spicy green chutney / Sambar of your choice.