Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Cumin and Methi

   Heat 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp cumin seeds in a microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute until fragrant.

2. 2.Cook Methi

   Add 1 cup home-grown methi leaves to the bowl and microwave for another 1 minute.

3. 3.Add Spices and Vegetables

   Stir in 1 tsp rasam powder (or a mix of red chili, coriander, cumin powder, or green chili paste) into the methi mixture. Add 1/2 cup frozen green peas and 1/4 cup grated carrot to the mixture.

4. 4.Combine with Idli Batter

   Pour 3 cups of fermented idli batter (made from 1 cup urad dal, 1 cup brown basmati rice, 1/2 cup channa dal, ground with 2 cups water and salt, fermented in Instant Pot on yogurt mode) into the bowl with the methi and vegetable mixture. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.

5. 5.Prepare for Steaming

   Lightly grease the idli plates with oil or ghee. Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of the prepared batter into each idli mold.

6. 6.Steam Idlis

   Place the idli plates into an Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Steam on 'Steam' mode with the vent open for 12 minutes.

7. 7.Remove Idlis

   Once steamed, wait a few minutes before carefully removing the idlis from the molds using a wet steel spoon.

8. 8.Prepare Coconut Paste for Raita

   In a blender, combine 1/2 cup coconut, 3 green chillies, salt to taste, and 1 tsp optional sesame seeds. Grind into a fine paste.

9. 9.Mix with Yogurt and Season

   Transfer the ground coconut mixture into a bowl containing 3 measuring cups of yogurt (curd). Mix thoroughly. In a small pan, heat 2 tsp oil. Add 1 tsp urad dal, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp mustard seeds, and 1 sprig of curry leaves. Sauté until the mustard seeds splutter and urad dal turns golden. Pour the hot seasoning over the coconut raita. Mix well and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves.

10. 10.Prepare Fryms for Air Frying

    In a bowl, toss 1 cup fryms with 1 tsp oil until lightly coated. Arrange the oiled fryms in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

11. 11.Air Fry Fryms

    Air fry the fryms at 370°F (188°C) for 2 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.