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Instant Cabbage Idli with Sweet Potato

👌Easy🍳Breakfast🍿Snack🥬Vegetarian

Ready in

27 mins

Cuisine

Indian · South Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

12 min

Serving

12 Idlis (approx. 4-6 people)

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal
Recipe by Vegetarian Homestyle Cooking on YouTube

Summary

  • A quick and easy recipe for savory idlis made with cabbage, moong dal, rice flour, and sweet potato, steamed to perfection. These instant idlis are a healthy and delicious snack or light meal, best served warm with mango pickle or raw mango coconut chutney.
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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

  1. Rice flour 1 measuring cup
  2. Moong Dal (soaked) 1/2 cup
  3. Cabbage (chopped) 3 measuring cups
  4. Water 1/2 cup
  5. Sweet potato (grated) 1/2 cup
  6. Green chilies as needed
  7. Ginger as needed
  8. Cumin seeds 1/2 tbsp
  9. Salt to taste
  10. Oil for greasing

🍳Tools You'll Need

  • Pressure cooker
  • Steamer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
🌶️Spice level: Medium🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️Noticeable kick but balanced.
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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Combine Dry Ingredients and Vegetables

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, soaked moong dal, chopped cabbage, grated sweet potato, chopped green chilies, and ginger. Add the cumin seeds.

Step 2: Add Salt and Water

Sprinkle salt to taste over the mixture, then add 1/2 cup of water.

Step 3: Mix the Batter

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until a consistent batter is formed. The batter should be thick enough to hold its shape.

Step 4: Prepare Idli Plates

Grease the idli plates with a little oil to prevent sticking.

Step 5: Fill Idli Molds

Divide the batter into 12 equal portions and place them onto the greased idli plates. Gently spread the batter a little thin in each mold, forming a ring shape if desired.

Step 6: Steam the Idlis

Place the filled idli plates into an Instant Pot or a traditional steamer. on '' mode with the vent open for . If using a traditional steamer, for until cooked through.

Step 7: Remove Cooked Idlis

Once is complete, carefully remove the idlis from the molds using a spoon or knife.

Step 8: Serve

Serve the instant cabbage idlis warm with mango pickle or raw mango coconut chutney.

Pro Tips

• Spread the batter a little thin on the idli plates for best results.

• No need to rest the batter before steaming.

• Serve warm for the best taste.

Variations

• Serve with mango pickle.

• Serve with raw mango coconut chutney.

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