Instant Oats idli is similar to Rava idli. Oatmeal Idli is made with oats, semolina, cashew nuts, chana dal, ginger and chilli. Oatmeal is a nutritious food that helps lower blood cholesterol.
- 1 cup Oats
- 1 cup Rava
- 2 Carrots
- 1/4 cup Curd
- Salt as needed
- 1/4 tsp Baking soda
- 2 tsp Oil
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- Few Curry leaves
- Few Coriander leaves
- 1 tsp Chana dal
- 10 Cashew nuts
- 1 inch Ginger
- 3 green chillis
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Wash and grate carrots and keep them aside.
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Chop curry leaves, coriander leaves, ginger, and chilis.
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In a mixer jar, add oats and make a fine powder.
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Heat 1 tsp of oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, allow them to crackle and add curry leaves and coriander leaves.
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Add chana dal, cook for a minute.
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Add cashews roast till golden colour.
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Add chopped ginger and green chilis, saute for a minute.
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Now add shredded carrots, cook for 2-3 minutes and turn off the flame.
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Heat 1 tsp oil in another pan and fry the semolina.
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Add the oats and cook until it smells good and turn off the heat.
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In a bowl, add the roasted oats and rava mixture, tempering, curd, salt, and mix well.
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Keep it aside for 15-20 minutes.
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Now add the baking soda, mix everything well, and add a little water if required.
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Make sure the batter is thick.
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Grease the idli moulds, pour the batter, and steam cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
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Serve hot with chutney or sambar.