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Sooji Idli ( Suji Idli) recipe, Instant Rava Idli, instant suji ki idli

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Ingredients down arrow
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sooji idli | instant rava idli | suji idli | instant suji ki idli | with 16 amazing images.

sooji idli requires no fermenting or grinding and hence called instant suji ki idli. suji idli batter is made from rava, curds, coriander and water. The batter is topped with a tempering of mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, cashew nuts and curry leaves. sooji idlis are then cooked in a steamer.

Feeling like having Idlis for breakfast, but have not prepared and fermented the batter? Not to worry! Opt for instant suji ki idli.

Try this south indian sooji idli which is sure to please you with its soft and fluffy texture and interesting flavour. The addition of curds gives the suji idli a slight sourness akin to traditional fermented batter, while coriander and the tempering boost its taste further.

Not only is this sooji idli quick and tasty, it also looks very attractive as the tempering, which is mixed and steamed with the batter settles all over the idlis making them look very nice and appetizing.

I would like to share some important tips to make the perfect instant rava idli. 1. Curd/ buttermilk are important ingredients to soak semolina for the sooji idli. 2. Mix Sooji Idli batter well with the help of a whisk. Ensure the batter is completely lump-free. 3. When the bubbles form (due to additon of fruit salt), mix gently. Do not over mix the batter or else the air bubbles will escape making the suji idli hard. 4. Pour a little tempering of sooji idli batter into each greased idli mould. Do not overfill the moulds, as the rava idli will rise on cooking and you do not want them to spill out. 5. Cool slightly and remove the suji idli from the mould. If you are facing difficulty in removing the sooji idli then dip a knife in little oil and loosen the edges using a knife or remove them with the help of a wet spoon.

Stuffed Rava Idli Vegetable Sandwich is a variant of sooji idli which is equally quick to make. With a little planning you can try other idli variants like Dal and Vegetable Idli or Shepu Sweet Idlis

Readymade idli batter handy? Then try Double Decker Idlis Stuffed with Potato and Chutney or Rice and Moong Dal Idli.

Enjoy how to make sooji idli | instant rava idli | suji idli | instant suji ki idli with detailed step by step photos and video.

 

Sooji Idli ( Suji Idli) recipe - How to make Sooji Idli ( Suji Idli)

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Preparation Time

5 Mins

Cooking Time

17 Mins

Total Time

22 Mins

Makes

15 idlis

Ingredients

For The Sooji Idli Batter

Other Ingredients For Sooji Idli

For Serving With Sooji Idli

Method

For the sooji idli batter
 

  1. To make the sooji idli, combine all ingredients together, except the fruit salt, with 1 cup of water in a deep bowl, mix well and cover and keep aside for 10 minutes.


How to proceed to make sooji idli
 

  1. Heat the oil in a small non-stick pan, add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal , cashewnuts, curry leaves, green chilies and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  2. Add this tempering to the prepared semolina batter and mix well.
  3. Just before steaming, add the fruit salt and mix gently.
  4. Pour 2 tbsp of the sooji idli batter into each greased idli mould and steam in a steamer for 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. Cool the sooji idlis slightly, demould and serve immediately with sambhar and coconut chutney.

Sooji Idli ( Suji Idli) recipe, Instant Rava Idli, instant suji ki idli Video by Tarla Dalal

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Sooji Idli ( Suji Idli) recipe with step by step photos

Directions to make sooji idli batter

 

    1. To make Sooji Idli batter, first in a deep bowl, take 1 cup rava /sooji (suji).
    2. Add curd to it. Curd/ buttermilk are important ingredients to soak semolina for the sooji idli.
    3. Now add chopped coriander. Dhania is an optional ingredients for the suji idli recipe.
    4. Add salt to taste and 1 cup of water.
    5. Mix Sooji Idli batter well with the help of a whisk. Ensure the batter is completely lump-free.
    6. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 10 minutes. The sooji idli batter does not require any grinding or fermenting so, you can quickly whip up suji idli for breakfast in no time.
Making tempering for suji idli

 

    1. To make a tempering for Suji Idli, first heat the oil and ghee in a small non-stick pan.
    2. Add the mustard seeds.
    3. When the seeds crackle, add the cumin seeds and urad dal.
    4. Add the cashewnuts. Saut? till they are golden in colour.
    5. Add the curry leaves.
    6. Finally, add green chillies and asafetida. Sauté tempering of Sooji Idli on a medium flame for 1 minute.
    7. Add this Sooji Idli tempering to the batter.
    8. Mix well and our sooji idli | instant rava idli | suji idli | instant suji ki idli | batter is ready. The batter should neither be thick or thin. If you do not make the idlis immediately, the batter will become thick as rava absorbs water so, adjust to medium consistency by adding 1-2 tbsp of water.
How to make sooji idli with step by step photo

 

    1. To make Sooji Idli, first heat water in a steamer or pressure cooker.
    2. Just before steaming, add the fruit salt and 2 tsp of water over the tempering of Sooji Idli batter.
    3. When the bubbles form, mix gently. Do not over mix the batter or else the air bubbles will escape making the suji idli hard.
    4. Pour a little tempering of Sooji Idli batter into each greased idli mould. Do not overfill the moulds, as the rava idli will rise on cooking and you do not want them to spill out.
    5. To check whether they have cooked properly or no, insert a toothpick or a knife in the centre of the idli if it comes out clean, your instant sooji idlis are cooked. If not, then steam for some longer.
    6. Cool slightly and remove the suji idli from the mould. If you are facing difficulty in removing the sooji idli then dip a knife in little oil and loosen the edges using a knife or remove them with the help of a wet spoon.
    7. Enjoy soft and light sooji idli |  instant rava idli | suji idli | instant suji ki idli | with authentic sambhar and coconut chutney.
How to pack suji idli

 

    1. Allow rava idli to cool completely, pack in an air-tight tiffin box, with the chutney in a separate air-tight box.
Tips for instant rava idli

 

    1. Curd/ buttermilk are important ingredients to soak semolina for the sooji idli.
    2. Mix Sooji Idli batter well with the help of a whisk. Ensure the batter is completely lump-free.
    3. When the bubbles form (due to additon of fruit salt), mix gently. Do not over mix the batter or else the air bubbles will escape making the suji idli hard.
    4. Pour a little tempering of sooji idli batter into each greased idli mould. Do not overfill the moulds, as the rava idli will rise on cooking and you do not want them to spill out.
    5. Cool slightly and remove the suji idli from the mould. If you are facing difficulty in removing the sooji idli then dip a knife in little oil and loosen the edges using a knife or remove them with the help of a wet spoon.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per idli
Energy44 cal
Protein1.3 g
Carbohydrates7.4 g
Fiber0.1 g
Fat0.9 g
Cholesterol0.5 mg
Sodium2.9 mg

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Gowri

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Gowri, We are delighted you loved the Sooji Idli recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

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Bidyut Dass

March 13, 2025, midnight

Tried this recipe.Really very delicious preparation.Enjoyed with family and friends very much._x0001F4AF_/_x0001F4AF_?????????????????_x0001F44C__x0001F44C__x0001F44C__x0001F44C__x0001F44C_

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kiarra

March 13, 2025, midnight

yummm

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Dr Taruni Ngangbam

March 13, 2025, midnight

I''ve made it many times and it turns out to be really good. Thank you for making idli this simple but very tasty

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wei

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Neetu Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

You are just awesome

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Raji

March 13, 2025, midnight

I prepare this whenever there is need for a quick meal. It gives the impression of a full stomach and you will be happy that compared to regular idlies, suji idli has very less calories...One this i observed tha if you increase the quantity and quality of cured (beat very thick curd before mix with suji) and reduce water accordingly, the idilies will be super spongy.. White coconut chutney is also a good combination with this.. :) Happy cooking..!

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Raji : Thanks for the feedback and good to see you innovate. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

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Foodie #668457

March 13, 2025, midnight

This recipe fulfilled my instant idli cravings! Yummy and healthy food! Thank you so much.

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Seema verma

March 13, 2025, midnight

I had tried your instant suji idli & it was really very tasty. ..thanku so much for sharing your experiences with us & helping us to be a good cook for our kids....thnku mam.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Overjoyed to hear that from you Seema. Keep trying more recipes and share your Feedback. Happy Cooking!!!

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mariya

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks tarla ji for guiding

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Mariya, We are very happy to know you loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!

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Richa

March 13, 2025, midnight

Really nice aroma and wonderful taste... Soft and fluffy idlis is what you get.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. Keep trying more recipes and sharing your feedback with us.

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Neha parekh

March 13, 2025, midnight

too gud recepie.tysm madam

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Neha, We are very happy to know you loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!

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Vicky, Sydney Aus

March 13, 2025, midnight

Awesome receipe. Quick and easy to follow. Taste great. My first time making idli. Thanks for sharing.

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March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Vicky, We are delighted you loved the Sooji Idli recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

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March 13, 2025, midnight

one of the best thing i found about ur app n u tarlaji is ur app n in between recipes advertisement doesnt popup n intrrupt secondly ur all recipes contains that special n specific ingredient that makes every dish perfect.... thank u so much for sharing ur lifetime effort of cooking with all of us... m follwing u when i was a lil kid n now after my marriage ur app.is a blessing to me as my husband is damn foody.....??

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Foodie, we are delighted that you love the app. It was always Mrs Dalal''s dream to share easy Vegetarian recipes with all. We would love to hear from you on the recipes you have loved. Happy cooking.

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Aadinath PATIL

March 13, 2025, midnight

Madam fruit salt men''s?

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Aadinath, Fruit salt means Eno

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Gandhi Dhwani

March 13, 2025, midnight

This idli is wonderful. Like the Rava dosas and the dhoklas, this one is also a great recipe.. The cashewnuts give a nice crunch to the soft and fluffy idlis. Along with the taste, the apperance is also so attractive. The tempering added to the idlis gives it an amazing look when cooked.

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March 13, 2025, midnight

Excellent , Thank you very much

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March 13, 2025, midnight

Excellent , Thank you very much

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Mahesh Kumar

March 13, 2025, midnight

Very good

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zabida, fiji

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thank u for the lively and perfect recipe.....

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March 13, 2025, midnight

Zabida. We are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

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