Vegetable Idli ( Idlis and Dosas)

by Tarla Dalal

Vegetable Idli are a nitritious version of idli flavoured with coconut and vegetables like carrot and cabbage.

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Accompaniments

Coconut Chutney (idlis and Dosas)
Red Garlic Chutney ( Idlis and Dosas )
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Vegetable idlis make a wholesome snack, and can be packed in your kids’ snack box too. Note that these idlis are not made with the standard idli batter, but a unique batter that uses coconut milk as well.

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Soaking Time: 2 hours.
Preparation Time: 20 mins
Fermenting Time: 3 to 4 hours.
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Makes 15 to 20 servings
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Ingredients

1 coconut , grated
1/4 cup urad dal (split black lentils)
2 cups par-boiled rice (ukda chawal)
1 onion , finely chopped
1 carrot , grated
1/2 cup grated cabbage
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
4 green chillies , chopped
2 tbsp grated coconut
salt to taste
oil for greasing

Method

Grind the coconut with 2 cups of warm water and strain to extract the milk. Keep it aside.
Wash and soak the urad dal and parboiled rice together for at least 2 hours.
Drain and grind to a fine paste using the coconut milk.
Add the onion, carrot, cabbage, cumin seeds, green chillies, coconut and salt and mix well. Cover and allow to ferment for 3 to 4 hours.
Pour into greased idli moulds and steam for 10 to 12 minutes.

RECIPE SOURCE : Idlis & Dosas