Methi Leaves Idli Recipe |fenugreek leaves Idli
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Idli is one of the favorite breakfasts in India. There are varieties of idli recipes, This methi leaves masala idli is one of them . This is gluten free and vegan breakfast as well.
This Methi leaves idli is sour and spicy with a touch of sweet. Tasty and healthy breakfast or meal . Try this healthy idli, serve with coconut chutney. or chutney of your choice
Methi leaves / fenugreek leaves are rich in iron, Vitamin K and C. They help to prevent anemia. Helps in digestion, controlling glucose, reduces cholesterol, and is good for hair loss.
Try these methi leaves recipes such as – Methi leaves Dosa , Methi leaves wheat rotti, Methi leaves and Potato rice, also checkout these other vegan recipes, gluten free recipes as well
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Methi Leaves Idli Recipe |fenugreek leaves Idli
Methi leaves Idli recipe - masala idli recipe with detailed video instructions. Please watch the video for the consistency of the batter as well.
Ingredients
- Handful of leaves methi leaves / fenugreek leaves (clean wash and keep it ready)
- 1 cup idli rave /rice rava /cream of rice
- small keylime size tamarind wash and soak it in water
- 2 tbsp jaggery
- 1.5 tsp salt or salt to taste
- 2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp jeera powder / cumin powder
- 2 tsp coriander powder/dhania powder
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Finely chop the methi leaves
- Take the chopped greens in a big pan, add rava, tamarind extract, and all the ingredients except water . mix it well
- Add enough water and mix it. Until now I have used 1.5 cups of water. Cover it and keep it aside for at least 30 minutes
- After an hour or so - mix the idli batter, add more water if needed to get the consistency as shown here in the video
To make the idlis:
- Keep the steamer / pressure cooker with water on medium high heat
- Grease the idli plates .
- Put the idli batter to the greased idli plates,
- steam cook the idlis for 20 minutes. If you are using a pressure cooker don't put the weight on.
- After 20 minutes reduce the heat to low, carefully open the lid and check the idlis.
- Wet your finger in cold water, touch the idlis, if the idlis are not sticky turn off the heat. else keep it for some more time
- Leave it for a minute and then remove the idlis from the plate using a spoon.
- Serve with Chutney or it can be eaten without any side dish as well.
- With the given measurement we can make around 20 idlis.
Notes
make sure to mix the batter everytime you take the batter.
