Instant Besan-Sooji Idli

Idli made in a jiffy. Very easy to make and it takes no time. Perfect for tea time or you can have it at breakfast too. With a few basic ingredients which are easily available at home, this recipe is a must try !!!



 Servings : 6 persons
Preparation time : 5-10 mins
Resting time : 15-20 mins
Cooking time : 15-20 mins
Ingredients :

Semolina (Sooji) : 2 cups

Gram flour (Besan) : 2 cups
Yogurt (Dahi) : 2 cups
Water : 2 - 2 1/2 cups
Salt : 2 tsp or according to your taste
Turmeric powder : a pinch
Citric acid : 1 tsp
Sugar : 6 tsps
Oil : 6 tsps and for greasing and tempering
Fruit Salt (Eno) : 2 tsp
For tempering :

Mustard seeds : 1 tsp

Curry leaves : 10-12
Red chili powder : 1 tsp
Oil : 3 tbsp

Method :

1. In a deep mixing bowl, mix all the above ingredients except fruit salt. Mix it well to avoid any lumps.

2. The batter should be medium thick, not too runny. 
3. Once the batter is done, let it rest for about 15-20 minutes.
4. Now divide the batter into two equal parts. Add 1 tsp of Eno in one part at a time. Mix it well.
5. Grease Idli moulds with oil and pour the batter. Fill only half of the mold with batter. As Idli will rise when cooked. 
6. Sprinkle red chilli powder on the batter which you have put into moulds.
7. Steam it at high flame for about 15-20 minutes. 
8. Repeat the same process with the other half batter.
9. Now prepare the tempering. For tempering take oil in a kadhai add mustard seeds, when splutter add curry leaves and red chilli powder. Stir it. Keep it aside.
10. Once the Idlis are cooked, cool and de-mold them. 
11. Put tempering over the idlis and serve with chutney or ketchup.