Spicy Cucumber Idli – South Indian Style
Recipe by Kamaths Veg & Non-Veg
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 200 gramsIdli Rava
- 1 cupGrated Coconut
- someCurry Leaves
- 1 tspMustard Seeds
- 5-6 choppedGreen Chillies
- 1.5 (grated)Cucumber
- 3 tbspOil
- to tasteSalt
- 1-2 cupsWater
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1.Prepare Idli Rava
Wash 200 grams of idli rava thoroughly and keep it aside with a little water.
- 2.Prepare Cucumber
Peel and grate 1.5 cucumbers. Keep the grated cucumber along with its water.
- 3.Temper the Spices
Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a kadai (pan). Add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then, add some curry leaves.
- 4.Add Green Chillies
Add 5-6 chopped green chilies to the pan and fry them lightly.
- 5.Combine with Rava
Add the washed idli rava to the pan and mix well with the tempered spices.
- 6.Add Cucumber and Coconut
Add the grated cucumber (along with its water) and 1 cup of grated coconut to the mixture. Mix everything thoroughly.
- 7.Season the Batter
Add salt to taste and mix well. Then, add 1-2 cups of water to achieve an idli batter-like consistency.
- 8.Cook the Batter
Place the pan on high flame and mix continuously until the mixture thickens to a suitable idli batter consistency. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- 9.Prepare Idli Molds
Take idli trays and grease each mold with oil.
- 10.Fill Molds
Fill each greased mold with the prepared idli batter.
- 11.Steam the Idlis
Place the filled idli trays into a steamer or pressure cooker (without the whistle and rubber gasket). Steam for 15-20 minutes.
- 12.Check Doneness and Serve
To check if the idlis are cooked, insert a toothpick or spoon; it should come out clean. Once cooked, remove the idlis from the molds and serve hot with chutney powder or pickle.
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