Rava Idli with Coriander chutney

Rava Idli is a quick simple idli. It makes life so easy. I love this because you get a flavourful idli in a jiffy. This doesn't require any fermentation. You can make the batter and use it then itself. Enjoy the weekends with this super fast idlis

Rava Idli
You need

• Rava/Semolina - 1 cup
• Curd - 1 cup
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Baking soda - 1 tsp
• Urid dal - 1 tsp
• Asafoetida - 1 pinch
• Oil for sauteeing
• Salt to taste

 Method

• Heat oil in a thick bottomed vessel
• Add mustard seeds. When it starts spluttering add cumin seeds. Saute for a few seconds
• Add urid dal and saute until light brown. 
• Add rava into the above mix. Saute for 2 minutes and switch off the flame. Allow it to cool 
• Mix together curd and baking soda.
• When the rava is cool, add the curd mix, asafoetida & salt. Blend well.
• If required add little water to get a pourable consistency. It shouldn't be too loose. 
• Pour the batter into idli pathram and steam for 10-15 minutes

Coriander chutney

You need

• Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
• Shallots - 2
• Ginger - a small piece
• Green chilli - 2
• Coriander leaves - 1 bunch
• Salt to taste

Method

Grind together all ingredients in a mixie and temper with the below ingredients (I usually don't like tempering this chutney and have skipped it here)

Tempering

1. Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
2. Shallots - 2 sliced
3. Oil - 2 tsp

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds. When it starts bursting add shallots and saute until golden brown.
Add to the chutney