Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup vermicelli  
  • 1/2 cup semolina (/sooji/ rava)
  • 1 cup yogurt (/ curd)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or as required)
  • 1/2 tsp fruit salt (Eno salt)
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp black mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp urad dal (/skinless black gram)
  • 1 tsp chana dal (/split chickpea)
  • 1 tsp asafoetida
  • 2 tsp curry leaves   (chopped )

Instruction

  • Take a cup of vermicelli, and have.
  • In a bowl add vermicelli, semolina(Rava), yogurt, and salt.
  • Combine them well and keep it aside for about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat pan with a teaspoon of vegetable oil. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, and chana dal.
  • Once black mustard seeds start cracking, add asafoetida and chopped curry leaves. Stir until asafoetida sizzles in oil.
  • Add the tempering to the vermicelli mixture. Add fruit salt just before making Idlies.
  • In the Idli pot, pour the batter evenly into each mold. Steam for about 5-10 mins.