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spinach rava idli is a quick snack made quickly with commonly available ingredients. Learn how to make palak rava idli recipe | instant suji palak idli | spinach rava idli |

palak rava idli is a delightful variation of the traditional South Indian dish, "Rava Idli." This idli is infused with the vibrant green color and earthy flavor of spinach (palak), making it not only visually appealing but also packed with additional nutrients.

instant suji palak idli is an instant idli recipe that requires no soaking and grinding. It is made with a batter of semolina and curds, perked up with an aromatic tempering, and reinforced with a vibrant spinach paste. A pinch of fruit salt helps to give the idli a soft texture and good mouth-feel.

Main ingredients for making palak rava idli recipe
Rava: The primary ingredient, rava, gives these idlis their texture and body. It's a type of coarsely ground wheat and is the base for the idli batter.
Palak (Spinach): Fresh spinach leaves are blanched and blended into a puree to infuse the idli batter with their color and nutrients. Spinach adds a mild, earthy flavor to the idlis.
Curd (Yogurt): Curd is used to add a slight tanginess to the idli batter and to make it soft and fluffy.

Serve it hot with sambar and chutney. You can also try other idli recipes like Moong dal idli or semolina vermicelle idli.

pro tips to make palak rava idli: 1. Grease the idli molds with oil to prevent the idlis from sticking. 2. You can also use chopped spinach instead of spinach puree to make this recipe. 3. Instead of fruit salt you can use baking soda to make this palak rava idli recipe . 4. Do not whisk the batter vigorously after adding fruit salt to the batter.

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Palak Rava Idli Recipe recipe - How to make Palak Rava Idli Recipe

Preparation Time

12 Mins

Cooking Time

20 Mins

Total Time

32 Mins

Makes

16 idlis

Ingredients

Method

For palak rava idli recipe
 

  1. To make palak rava idli, heat the oil in a small pan, add the mustard seeds and urad dal and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the cashewnuts and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  3. In a deep bowl, combine the rava, curds, spinach puree, ginger green chilli paste, lemon juice, salt and ½ cup of water in a deep bowl and mix well.
  4. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 15 minutes.
  5. After 15 minutes, pour this prepared tempering over the batter and mix well.
  6. Just before steaming, add the fruit salt and 2 tsp of water over the batter. When the bubbles form, mix gently.
  7. Pour a little batter into each greased idli mould and steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the idlis are cooked.
  8. Serve palak rava idli hot with sambhar and coconut chutney.

Palak Rava Idli Recipe recipe with step by step photos

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what is palak rava idli made of?

 

    1. See the below image of list of ingredients for making palak rava idli.
how to make the tempering

 

    1. To make palak rava idli, heat 2 tsp oil in a small pan.
    2. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson). Mustard seeds has a pungent aroma and a distinct taste it also adds a bit of crunch to the dish.
    3. Add ½ tsp urad dal (split black lentils).
    4. Sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
    5. Add 1 tbsp chopped cashew nuts (kaju). It adds a nutty flavor and crunch to the dish.
    6. Sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
how to make the idli batter

 

    1. In a deep bowl, add 1 cup semolina (rava / sooji). Rava gives the idlis their structure and helps them to hold their shape.
    2. Add ½ cup curd (dahi). Curd has a slightly sour and tangy flavor and it also helps to soften the idlis.
    3. Add ½ cup spinach (palak) puree. Spinach puree gives the idlis a vibrant green color and also has many health benefits.
    4. Add 1 tsp lemon juice.
    5. Add salt to taste.
    6. Add ½ cup of water.
    7. Mix well.
    8. Add 1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
    9. Mix well.
    10. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 15 minutes.
    11. After 15 minutes, pour this prepared tempering over the batter.
    12. Mix well.
how to make palak rava idli

 

    1. Just before steaming, add 1 tsp fruit salt.
    2. Add 2 tsp of water over the batter.
    3. When the bubbles form, mix gently.
    4. Pour a little batter into each greased idli mould. 
    5. Steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the idlis are cooked.
    6. Remove and cool them slightly and demould.
    7. Serve palak rava idli hot with sambhar and coconut chutney.
pro tips to make palak rava idli

 

    1. Grease the idli molds with oil to prevent the idlis from sticking.
    2. You can also use chopped spinach instead of spinach puree to make this recipe.
    3. Instead of fruit salt you can use baking soda to make this palak rava idli recipe.
    4. Do not whisk the batter vigorously after adding fruit salt to the batter. 
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per idli
Energy48 cal
Protein1.5 g
Carbohydrates7.4 g
Fiber0.3 g
Fat1.4 g
Cholesterol1 mg
Sodium8.2 mg

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Foodie #640293

March 13, 2025, midnight

Healthy recipe as well as tastes good. But it does not turn out to be fluffy..

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Sonal Modi

March 13, 2025, midnight

Excellent recipe.

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naman

March 13, 2025, midnight

This palak idli was so unusual so I decided to make it for my family one day for dinner, they loved it with a hot bowl of sambhar and coconut chutney.

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