Rava Idli (Semilona Idli/Pancake)

Till date I've made Rava Idli's with the ready made MTR mix that is available in the stores. This time around, I decided to try making the batter myself based on a recipe I'd read earlier in some blog. So here is how I made it.

Ingredients

• Rava (Semilona) - 1 cup
• Onion - 1
• Green Chilly - 2
• Curry Leaves - 1 sprig
• Corriander Leaves - 1 small bunch
• Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
• Split Urud Dal - 1 tsp
• Channa Dal - 1 tsp
• Cashew nuts - 2 tbsp
• Oil - 1 tbsp
• Curd (Yogurt)- 200 ml (maybe lesser, ensure the batter is not too thick or too watery)
• Salt - to taste

Method:

• Heat oil in a pan.
• Splutter mustards, urud dal and channa dal.
• When cooked, add curry leaves and finely chopped green chillies.
• Add finely chopped onions and fry till translucent.
• Add cashew nuts and fry them till brown.
• Add the rava and roast till it starts browning.
• Add corriander leaves and remove.
• Let it cool. Add curd (yogurt) and mix well till the batter is in a slightly thick consistency.
• Ensure the batter does not run too much, else idli's will not get cooked.
• Set this batter for 60-90 minutes.
• Steam in your regular idli cooker for 15-20 minutes (depends on the type of cooker you  have).
• Garnish with shredded carrots and serve with Chutney.