Sunday, May 6, 2018

Besan (gram flour) Vege idlis

INGREDIENTS
besan 1 cup
rava/ semolina  2 tbsp
buttermilk as required
salt to taste
carrot cut fine / grated  2-3 tbsp
green peas 2 tbsp
spring onion 2 tbsp
green chilies chopped fine to taste
baking soda 1/2 tsp
hing little
turmeric pdr. 1/2 tsp
oil for frying

METHOD
in a bowl, add besan, rava, hing, turmeric mix well
add buttermilk make batter like for idli adding enough buttermilk
add veges, green chilies, mix well
let it rest for 10-15 minutes, mix well, if the batter is thicker than idli batter, add more buttermilk to get the right consistency
add baking soda along with wee bit of water and beat well for 2-3 minutes
pour the batter in greased idli plates, put in idli cooker/ normal cooker  and steam for 10-12 minutes in medium flame or microwave cooker for about 4-5 minutes
cool slightly remove from the idli plates, cool completely, cut into long or smaller pieces
heat a pan, add 1-2 tbsp oil, if desired add mustard seeds, green chilies, add the cut idli pieces, fry on low flame till crisp. Serve at once hot.

Sorry made this for hubby one day, as usual forgot to take photo, as he was hungry ! but told this recipe to daughter-in-law, she made and sent me photos, saying grandsons liked it !
 You can use whatever veges you like- cauliflower can be added finely chopped, can avoid onion, choice is yours.

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