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barley idli recipe | Indian vegetable barley idli | healthy barley idli for breakfast |
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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barley idli recipe | Indian vegetable barley idli | healthy barley idli for breakfast is taste and nourishment in one meal. Learn how to make Indian vegetable barley idli.
Idli is the first dish that comes to mind when one thinks of South Indian cuisine. Not without reason – this easy-to-digest and wholesome dish is perfect to have at any time of the day, for breakfast, evening snacks or dinner. But weight watchers and diabetics often have it on their avoid list because of the presence or rice or parboiled rice. Here is Indian vegetable barley idli made without the use of rice.
Healthy barley idli for breakfast is a modified version of this traditional snack, which uses a batter of barley and urad dal. Fenugreek seeds have been used to enhance fermentation and small quantity of fruit salt has been added to get soft spongy idlis.
The barley idlis add a dose protein and fibre to diet which helps to boost metabolism as well manage blood sugar levels and blood cholesterol levels. They can be relished hot with Sambhar by diabetics, weight-watchers and heart patients too.
Tips to make barley idli. 1. Make sure you grease the idli moulds after each batch. 2. Ensure to mix the batter gently after adding the fruit salt. Do not mix the batter vigorously at this stage, else the idlis might not turn fluffy. 3. These idlis stay soft for at least 3 to 4 hours.
Enjoy barley idli recipe | Indian vegetable barley idli | healthy barley idli for breakfast | with step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
1 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
21 Mins
Makes
25 idlis
Ingredients
For Barley Idli
1 cup barley (jau)
1/2 cup urad dal (split black lentils)
1/2 tbsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
salt to taste
1 tsp fruit salt
For Serving
Method
- To make barley idli, wash and soak the barley, urad dal and fenugreek seeds together in add enough water in a deep bowl. Cover with a lid and allow them to soak for 5 to 6 hours. Drain well.
- Transfer the mixture into a mixer jar and blend into a smooth paste using approx. 1½ cups of water.
- Transfer the paste into a deep bowl, cover it with a lid and keep aside to ferment for at least 12 hours.
- After fermentation, mix the batter well once again.
- Add the salt and mix well.
- Just before steaming, add the fruit salt and 2 tbsp of warm water and mix gently.
- Pour spoonfuls of the batter into each of the greased idli moulds.
- Steam in an idli steamer for 8 to 10 minutes or till they are cooked.
- Repeat steps 7 to 9 to make remaining idlis.
- Serve the barley idli hot with coconut chutney and sambar.
Barley Idli recipe with step by step photos
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like barley idli recipe | Indian vegetable barley idli | healthy barley idli for breakfast | then see other idli recipes also:
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- Barley idli recipe | Indian vegetable barley idli | healthy barley idli for breakfast | is made of cheap and easily available ingredients in India: 1 cup barley (jau), 1/2 cup urad dal (split black lentils), 1/2 tbsp fenugreek (methi) seeds and salt to taste. See the below image of list of ingredients for barley idli.
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To make barley idli recipe | Indian vegetable barley idli | healthy barley idli for breakfast | add 1 cup barley (jau) in a deep bowl.
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Add ½ cup urad dal (split black lentils)
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Add ½ tbsp fenugreek (methi) seeds.
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Wash and soak them in enough water for 5 to 6 hours. This is how it looks after soaking.
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Drain and blend in a mixer using 1½ cups of water.
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Transfer the paste into a deep / broad bowl. Cover it with a lid and keep aside to ferment for at least 12 hours.
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This is how the batter looks after fermenting.
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To make barley idli recipe | Indian vegetable barley idli | healthy barley idli for breakfast | add 1 cup barley (jau) in a deep bowl.
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Mix the fermented batter well once.
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Add salt to taste.
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Mix well.
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Just before steaming, add 1 tsp fruit salt.
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Add 2 tbsp of warm water over the fruit salt.
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Mix the batter gently. Do not mix the batter vigorously at this stage, else the idlis might not turn fluffy.
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Grease the idli moulds with a little oil.
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Pour spoonfuls of the batter into each of the idli moulds.
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Steam in an idli steamer for 8 to 10 minutes or till they are cooked.
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Remove the idli moulds from the steamer and allow them to cool slightly.
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Demould the idlis in a plate.
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Serve barley idli recipe | Indian vegetable barley idli | healthy barley idli for breakfast | hot with coconut chutney and sambar.
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Mix the fermented batter well once.
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Make sure you grease the idli moulds after each batch.
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Ensure to mix the batter gently after adding the fruit salt. Do not mix the batter vigorously at this stage, else the idlis might not turn fluffy.
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These idlis stay soft for at least 3 to 4 hours.
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Make sure you grease the idli moulds after each batch.
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Barley Idli – a low calorie, high protein breakfast.
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- Barley, a high fiber and high protein grain coupled with almost no fat, is perfect for all those aiming a trimmed waistline.
- Paired with urad dal and served in the form of idli, it is a nourishing and satiating breakfast.
- The protein not only nourishes the cells of the body, but also works with calcium to strengthen bones.
- Barley, like oats, is a source of beta-glucan which is a soluble fiber. This helps to manage blood cholesterol levels.
- This snack is not only a good choice for diabetics, but also for pregnant women and kids.
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Barley Idli – a low calorie, high protein breakfast.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 34 cal |
| Protein | 1.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 2.2 mg |
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Rewa
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hello!! Nice recipe. Will give a try. I want to know can we add Baking Soda/ENO/ Curd to make it soft like rice idlis. For how many days can the batter be stored in fridge? Any precaution to be taken while storing it. I Also want to know How to Store Rice Idli Batter in fridge and for how many days can it be stored. Which Chutney goes best with barley idli- Coconut/ Tomato? Please respond.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Eno can be added to make barley idlis soft. Prefer not to store the barley idli batter. You can serve barley idli with https://www.tarladalal.com/coconut-chutney---idlis-and-dosas-1653r and https://www.tarladalal.com/tomato-chutney----idlis-and-dosas-1654r. Rice idli batter can be refrigerated for 1 to 2 days. If frozen, it can be stored upto 15 to 20 days.
Vishmesin
March 13, 2025, midnight
tarlaji you are really blessed you always make something out of any ingredient and it turns out just amazing, i mean who can think of making idlis with barley...excellent recipe! barley is very good for health and i feel this is the best way to eat it.
n_katira
March 13, 2025, midnight
Too good and absolutely healthy with the use of fibre rich barley and no oil at all. These idlis don''t fluff like regular idlis but they taste fab!!
vinod
March 13, 2025, midnight
