Bajra Idli

Healthy Nutrition Bajra idli made at home

Preparation Time:  35 MIN   |   Total:  45 MIN  |  Serving: 2

 

 

Ingredients 

  •  1 cup whole bajra
  •  1 tbsp idly rice
  •  ½ cup urad dal
  •  a big pinch cumin seeds
  •  1 small carrot
  •  few coriander leaves
  •  salt to taste

Steps

  •  Heat a heavy pan on medium heat, add the whole Bajra and fry the m till golden brown.
  •  Before removing from heat, add the idly rice in the hot pan.
  •  Cool and soak the roasted whole Bajra along with idly rice in enough water for 6 – 8 hours.
  •  Wash thoroughly and soak urad dal in enough water for an hour or two.
  •  Grind the soaked whole Bajra and idly rice into a smooth paste along with soaked urad dal.
  •  Add just enough water to make the ground mixture soft and thick.
  •  Peel, remove ends and grate the carrot.
  •  Wash and finely chop the coriander.
  •  In a mixing bowl, add ground whole Bajra batter, grated carrot, cumin seeds, coriander, and salt.
  •  Grease idly mold with the silicone brush with just a drop of oil and fill in the idly batter.
  •  Steam the idly for 10-15 minutes or until they are cooked and become soft.

Nutritional Facts

Energy 500Kcal
Protein 22.5gm
Carbohydrates 75gm
Fats 10gm