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    Home » Recipes » 30 Mins Recipes

    Rava Semiya Idli Recipe - Easy Breakfast Recipes

    Published: May 5, 2011 · Modified: Feb 24, 2019 by Radhika · This post may contain affiliate links · 24 Comments

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    rava semiya idli recipe
    Rava Semiya Idli recipe with stepwise photos. An instant idli that can be made in a jiffy and served for breakfast, dinner or as an evening tiffin with chutneys and sambar.

    This rava semiya idli comes in very handy when you do not have any ground idli batter on hand. I know only of rava idli and instant oats idli and was really surprised when I was served these idlis at a friend’s home.

    semiya rava idli

    That was the first time I came upon vermicelli (semiya) in idli and then I thought why the heck not and why did not think of it before as both are by products of wheat.

    The minimum resting time for the batter is 15 mins but you can rest even longer if you have time on hand.

    If you have pre roasted sooji and vermicelli packs, you can skip the roasting part also which will save time.

    instant rava semiya idli

    I do not use cooking soda to the batter before making idlis, but you can add just a pinch and whisk well before dropping the batter into the moulds.

    Before keeping the idli stand into the steaming vessel, make sure that the water inside is boiling, so that the idlis will come out spongy without even adding cooking soda. This applies even while making regular idlis.

    Rava Semiya Idli Recipe with stepwise photos:

    rava semiya idli recipe step1

    1. Heat a pan and dry roast rava till its hot.

    2. Dry roast semiya to golden brown.

    rava semiya idli recipe step2

    3. Transfer both the roasted ingredients to a bowl and set aside.

    4. Heat a pan and do the tempering with oil, mustard, channa dal, green chilies and curry leaves.

    rava semiya idli recipe step3

    5. To the roasted ingredients, transfer the tempering, curd, salt and whisk well and let it rest for 15 mins.

    6. Grease idli mould with oil and drop spoonfuls of batter into the indents till full.

    rava semiya idli recipe step4

    7. Steam for 10 mins or till a skewer inserted comes out clean.

    8. Serve these rava semiya idlis piping hot with chutneys and sambar.

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    Rava Semiya Idli Recipe details below:

    rava semiya idli recipe

    Rava Semiya Idli Recipe

    Rava Semiya Idli recipe that can be made in a jiffy to serve for breakfast or dinner.
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    Prep Time : 5 mins
    Cook Time : 15 mins
    Resting Time : 15 mins
    Total Time : 35 mins
    Servings : 8 Idlis
    Course : Breakfast
    Cuisine : South Indian
    Author : Radhika

    Ingredients
      

    • Rava or Sooji - ½ cup
    • Semiya or Vermicelli - ½ cup
    • Curd or Yogurt - 1 cup
    • Salt - to taste

    For tempering:

    • Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
    • Channa dal - ½ tsp
    • Green chili - 1 small
    • Ginger - ⅛ tsp grated (optional)
    • Curry leaves - 4 to 5 torn
    • Oil - 2 tsp
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    Instructions
     

    • Heat a pan and dry roast rava (sooji) over low flame, taking care not to brown it. When you hold it in your fist, you should feel the heat. Transfer to a bowl and keep aside.
    • To the same pan, add semiya (vermicelli) and dry roast till golden brown over low flame. Transfer to the same bowl and set aside.
    • Heat a tadka pan or the same pan for tempering. Add oil and when it gets warm, add mustard seeds and let it splutter.
    • Add channa dal, finely chopped green chilies, ginger (if using), curry leaves and cook for 5 seconds till the dal gets golden brown. Set aside.
    • To the roasted ingredients, add the tempering, curd, salt and mix well. It should be very thick. Set aside for 10 - 15 mins.
    • Grease idli moulds and drop spoonfuls of batter into the indents till full. If the batter is too thick like a dough, add 2 to 3 tablespoon water and whisk till it comes to dropping consistency.
    • Steam for 10 mins or till a skewer inserted comes out clean.
    • Remove the idlis with a spoon.
    • Serve these rava semiya idlis piping hot with chutney and sambar.
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    Comments

    1. Sourav

      August 09, 2018 at 2:42 pm

      5 stars
      Hello redhika mam.. your recipes are very good . I like your recipes

      Reply
    2. Emreen

      June 17, 2011 at 10:24 pm

      I have never heard of rava and semiya idlis before... They look different and delicious... !!

      Reply
    3. Jaleela Kamal

      May 18, 2011 at 1:15 pm

      wow super idli

      Reply
    4. S.Menaga

      May 10, 2011 at 12:58 pm

      ரவையுடன் சேமியாவும் சேர்த்திருப்பது நல்லாயிருக்கு....படங்கள் அழகு!!

      Reply
    5. A Spoonful of YUMM !

      May 07, 2011 at 3:16 pm

      im going to make this for sure...a mix of idly and semiya sounds great to me ! very tempting pics 🙂

      Reply
    6. Srivalli

      May 07, 2011 at 2:10 pm

      Pictures look so inviting Radhika..thank for sending this entry!

      Reply
    7. jeyashrisuresh

      May 06, 2011 at 9:13 pm

      very nice combo of rava and semiya in idlis.bright clicks

      Reply
    8. Kairali sisters

      May 06, 2011 at 7:13 pm

      This is something i can try i guess, i am not at making idlis but this recipe sounds simple...

      Reply
    9. Prathibha

      May 06, 2011 at 3:20 pm

      I make this...very handy when not planned in advance..yummy

      Reply
    10. Authenticoriyafood

      May 06, 2011 at 12:42 pm

      Wow...the rawa semiya idlis look delicious & flavourful!!!!

      Reply
    11. Priya Sreeram

      May 06, 2011 at 10:59 am

      wowee, it looks yummmmmmmmm, pass me the plate please

      Reply
    12. SouthIndianHome

      May 06, 2011 at 9:44 am

      Delicious idlies

      Reply
    13. Preety

      May 06, 2011 at 5:43 am

      i make rava idli..but never added semiya before..great idea..idli looks perfect and yumm

      Reply
    14. divya

      May 06, 2011 at 3:31 am

      Slurp,mouthwatering here..

      Reply
    15. Priya

      May 06, 2011 at 1:11 am

      Love this rava semiya idli with spicy coconut chutney, looks prefect..

      Reply
    16. Harika's Kitchen

      May 06, 2011 at 1:06 am

      They are lovely, colorful and perfect idli's.

      Reply
    17. Raji

      May 06, 2011 at 12:52 am

      I have not eaten semiya in idli..wonderful recipe...sure keeper..bookmarked.

      Reply
    18. R

      May 06, 2011 at 12:44 am

      they look amazing, so soft and fluffy, nice variation from the usual.

      Reply
    19. Vidhya

      May 05, 2011 at 10:31 pm

      Semiya and rava combo in idli is new to me.The idlies look great.

      Reply
    20. Santosh Bangar

      May 05, 2011 at 10:21 pm

      lovely and delicious idly.
      i also posted this earlier . like very much

      Reply
    21. Vimitha Anand

      May 05, 2011 at 10:06 pm

      The idlis look super soft and I haven't tried this combination ever...

      Reply
    22. Krithi's Kitchen

      May 05, 2011 at 9:36 pm

      This is a cute looking idli.. love the semiya popping out of the idli... bookmarking this!

      Reply
    23. Hamaree Rasoi

      May 05, 2011 at 8:36 pm

      Idlis look so inviting and colorful. Great preparation. Loved the look of it.

      Reply
    24. sojo

      May 05, 2011 at 8:26 pm

      looks super delicious... I too make rava idlis but never tried adding semiya.....

      Reply

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