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    Last Updated: July 17, 2020 | First Published on: March 27, 2018 by Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

    Ragi Idli Recipe - How to Make Instant Ragi Rava Idli Recipe {Video}

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    Ragi Idli Recipe - Soft, quick and nutritious Ragi idli or Instant Finger Millet Idli Recipe with full video. A plate of soft ragi idli with sambarIdli is a traditional South Indian steamed lentil cake and staple breakfast in Indian homes. There are many traditional idli variations and instant versions to make this healthy and filling Soth Indian breakfast dish. Today's recipe is a healthy, quick, instant and no grind ragi idli recipe.

    This idli can be served along with chutney, podi or sambar.

    Instant ragi rava idlis with sambar

    Few More Millet Recipes on the blog:

    •  Millet Sweet Pongal
    • Millet Methi Pulao
    • Ragi Coconut Burfi
    • Ragi Semiya Upma
    • Ragi Roti

    How to Make Ragi Rava Idli Recipe Video below:

    Instant Ragi Rava Idli Recipe

    Hari Chandana Ponnaluri
    Soft, healthy, quick and delicious South Indian Ragi Idli made with finger millet flour, semolina and yogurt. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Resting Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine Indian, South Indian
    Servings 10 Idlis
    Calories 76 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cups Ragi Flour / Finger Millet Flour
    • ½ cup Semolina / Sooji
    • ½ cup Yogurt
    • ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ¼ - ½ cup Water or as needed
    • Salt to taste
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    Instructions
     

    • Combine the ragi flour, semolina and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
    • Add the yogurt to the flour mixture and mix. 
    • Add water little by little and make a batter. 
    • Let the batter sit for about 15 -30 minutes. 
    • Mix the batter once and add water if needed. The batter consistency should be like a normal idli batter consistency. 
    • Finally, add baking soda and mix until well combined.
    • Immediately fill the greased idli plates with the prepared batter and steam cook for 8-10 minutes over a high flame. 

    Video

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    Notes

    Add baking soda only before you steam the idlis. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 38mgPotassium: 82mgVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 57mgIron: 0.8mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only.

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    Instant Ragi Idli Recipe with Step by Step Photos:

    • Combine the ragi flour, semolina and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined. Do not add the baking soda at this stage.

    • Add fresh or little sour yogurt to the flour mixture and combine.

    • Add required water little by little and make a batter. The water quantity depends on the yogurt. If you are using very thick yogurt, you will need more water to get the medium thick consistency.
    • Let the batter sit for about 15 -30 minutes.

    • After 15-30 minutes, mix the batter once and add little water to get the medium thick consistency if needed.
    • Just before steaming the idlis, add baking soda to the batter and mix until well combined.

    • Refer the above image or video for the right consistency.
    • Grease the idli plates with little oil or ghee and fill them with the prepared batter.
    • Immediately steam cook them for about 8-10 minutes over a high flame.

    • When they are done, remove the idlis from the plates and serve with chutney and sambar.

     

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    1. Nandini says

      April 06, 2018 at 12:06 pm

      5 stars
      Looks so tempting... Superb!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Hari Chandana Ponnaluri says

        April 06, 2018 at 1:01 pm

        Thanks a lot! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Mk says

      May 25, 2021 at 8:32 am

      The idlis look tempting from outside but pls show the idli from inside by cutting it so that we know the texture within which is more important before we follow the recipe

      Reply
      • Hari Chandana Ponnaluri says

        May 25, 2021 at 10:02 am

        Thank you very much for your suggestion!

        Reply

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