Carrot
Idli Recipe with step by step photos. Idli is a healthy breakfast option for
kids as it is steam cooked also helps in easy digestion. Let’s make the Idli interesting
by adding some Carrot J
colourful and looks pleasing so that it will definitely tempt the kids.
I
prepared the Carrot Idli in mini idli pans as my kidoo like it this way and it
is easy for her to pick and eat by herself.
Other
Idli Recipes which I have posted earlier are Ragi Idli ,Rava Idli ,Mini Idli Sambar and chilli Idli .One of the
perfect combination to have this Idli would be Idli Sambar and Chutney.
Carrot Idli Recipe
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
| Recipe Category : Breakfast
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook time : 15 mins | Serves: 2 |Author :Sharmila
Idli Batter – 1 cup
Carrot – 1 big
Green Chilli – 1
Salt as needed
Oil -1 tsp
Mustard Seeds – ½ tsp
Curry Leaves a spring
Ginger – ½ tsp minced
For Idli Batter:
Idli Rice – 1 cup
Urad Dal – ¼ cup
Fenugreek Seeds – ¼ tsp
Step by step
Method with pictures:
1. Wash
the carrot really well and chop into small pieces .Add the chopped carrot
pieces in a blender and grind it to form course pieces. Alternatively you can
also grate the carrot. Add the Carrot into the prepared Idli batter (Check
notes for Idli dosa batter)
2. Meanwhile in a pan add in oil
once it becomes hot add in Mustard Seeds ,minced Ginger and curry leaves add
in the prepared tadka to the idli dosa batter .Mix well Add in the Required
Salt to the dosa batter and mix well.
3. Prepare the Idli pan and pour
in the prepared batter steam cook in a medium flame for about 12-15 mins till
the idli is fully cooked. Once it is done. Serve hot with Chutney and Sambar.
Notes:
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For the Idli dosa batter
Soak the Idli Rice ,Urad Dal and Fenugreek seeds in Water for about 5 housr
and then grind everything separately to form a fine paste and finally mix everything
toher.Allow the prepared batter to ferment overnight and then use.(I will do
a separate post about preparing perfect Idli Dosa batter)
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Carrot Idli is a healthy
after school snack or breakfast for Kids.
|
Step by step Method with pictures:
1. Wash
the carrot really well and chop into small pieces .Add the chopped carrot
pieces in a blender and grind it to form course pieces. Alternatively you can
also grate the carrot. Add the Carrot into the prepared Idli batter (Check
notes for Idli dosa batter)
2. Meanwhile in a pan add in oil
once it becomes hot add in Mustard Seeds ,minced Ginger and curry leaves add in
the prepared tadka to the idli dosa batter .Mix well Add in the Required Salt
to the dosa batter and mix well.
3. Prepare the Idli pan and pour in
the prepared batter steam cook in a medium flame for about 12-15 mins till the
idli is fully cooked. Once it is done. Serve hot with Chutney and Sambar.
Looks tempting even for grown-up..nice way to include veggies in kids food
ReplyDeletesimple and wow
ReplyDeleteThey look healthy and tasty! Perfect for afternoon snack too.
ReplyDeleteThese idli look delicious, Sharmila! And I love the idea of including carrots in there, too. :-)
ReplyDeleteOMG! So nice. Cant's take my eyes off these cutie carrot idlis.
ReplyDeletewow! love the colour! kids friendly recipe!
ReplyDeleteLooks so cute n colourful.. easy way to make kids eat veggies 👍
ReplyDeleteWow...I am sure my son will love this. A healthy twist to our usual breakfast.
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