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Instant Cabbage Idli with Sweet Potato

Recipe by Vegetarian Homestyle Cooking

  • Ready in27 min
  • Prep15 min
  • Cook12 min
  • CuisineIndian · South Indian
  • Serves12 Idlis (approx. 4-6 people)
  • Calories~450 kcal
Instant Cabbage Idli with Sweet Potato

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 measuring cupRice flour
  • 1/2 cupMoong Dal (soaked)
  • 3 measuring cupsCabbage (chopped)
  • 1/2 cupWater
  • 1/2 cupSweet potato (grated)
  • as neededGreen chilies
  • as neededGinger
  • 1/2 tbspCumin seeds
  • to tasteSalt
  • for greasingOil

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 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.

  2. 2.Add Salt and Water

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

  3. 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.

  4. 4.Prepare Idli Plates

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

  5. 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.

  6. 6.Steam the Idlis

    Place the filled idli plates into an Instant Pot or a traditional steamer. Steam on 'Steam' mode with the vent open for 12 minutes. If using a traditional steamer, steam for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.

  7. 7.Remove Cooked Idlis

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

  8. 8.Serve

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

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Instant Cabbage Idli with Sweet Potato

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
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

  1. 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.

  2. 2

    Add Salt and Water

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

  3. 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.

  4. 4

    Prepare Idli Plates

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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 7

    Remove Cooked Idlis

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

  8. 8

    Serve

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

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Spice LevelMedium
Green chili · Ginger

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • 1
    Serve with mango pickle
  • 2
    Serve with raw mango coconut chutney

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • 1
    TipSpread the Batter a Little

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

  • 2
    PreparationNo Need to Rest the Batter Before Steaming
  • 3
    Flavour tipServe Warm for the Best Taste
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