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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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palak chola dal idli is an idli with no fermentation. Learn how to make steamed split cow peas idli.
This chola dal idli breaks all stereotypical notions that we usually have about idli – it is not made of rice and urad, it does not require fermentation, yet it is super tasty!
Two off-beat ingredients – chola dal and palak form the base of this tasty palak chola dal idli, which gains some additional flavour from ingredients like ginger, green chillies and lemon juice. A dash of fruit salt enables you to cook the batter immediately without requiring any fermentation.
This no-fuss palak chola dal idli recipe does not require much preparatory work – just plan ahead and soak the chola dal, that’s all.
Together with sambar and coconut chutney, the palak chola dal idli makes a wonderful breakfast.
Pro tips for palak chola dal idli. 1. Grease the idli moulds with oil so that the idlis do not stick to the bottom. 2. Just before steaming, add 3/4 tsp fruit salt to the batter. Fruit salt provides a spongy, fluffy texture to the idli. Use neutral flavored fruit salt. 3. Mix gently after adding the fruit salt. If you mix vigorously then your idlis will turn flat. 4. Shake the idli thali with your hands to make the batter settle down. 5. Use neutral (regular flavour) fruit salt.
You can also try other recipes like Poha Dhokla and Sevaiyan Upma for breakfast.
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Palak Chola Dal Idli, Breakfast Recipe recipe - How to make Palak Chola Dal Idli, Breakfast Recipe
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
30 Mins
Total Time
40 Mins
Makes
14 idlis
Ingredients
For Palak Chola Dal Idli
1 1/2 cups soaked and drained chola dal (split cow peas)
1/2 cup chopped spinach (palak)
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
salt to taste
3/4 tsp fruit salt
For Serving
Method
For palak chola dal idli
- To make palak chola dal idli, combine the chola dal, spinach lemon juice and ginger-green chilli paste along with 1/2 cup of water and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste.
- Transfer the mixture in a deep bowl, add the salt and mix well.
- Add the fruit salt and 1 tbsp of water and mix gently.
- Pour spoonful of the batter into greased idli moulds.
- Steam in an idli steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till they are cooked.
- Repeat with the remaining batter to make more idlis.
- Serve the palak chola dal idli hot with sambhar and coconut chutney.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 32 cal |
Protein | 2.4 g |
Carbohydrates | 5.4 g |
Fiber | 1.6 g |
Fat | 0.1 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 3.7 mg |
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sanaya
March 13, 2025, midnight
These idlis made with spinach and chola dal were so tasty and soft and fluffy, I enjoyed every bite of it with sambhar and coconut chutney, truly a unusual recipe.