How To Make Rava Idli At Home MTR Style | Questions About Rava Idli Answered | Rava Idli Recipe

Welcome Dearest Reader!  I am pretty sure there are a zillion websites on the world wide web that show you how to make Rava Idli. Just in case you are wondering, shown below is our attempt at making it:

Hope you enjoyed watching the video. Following are the ingredients:

And here is the image of what the final output will look like (no filters applied!):

Rava means semolina in many Indian languages. The other Indian name of Rava is Sooji. Hence, this dish is sometimes called Sooji Idli. This variation of Idli has an amazing history attached to it. It was an invention! Yes, belief has it that this was invented when there was a shortage of rice during WW2. This variant of Idli is not made of rice. One is not better than the other as each variant has its own benefits and taste. So, this post is going to be about the various questions one could have about dish and the recipe.

Commonly Asked Questions About Rava Idli

Is Rava Idli good for weight loss and is Rava Idli good for Diabetics?

No and No. However, if you still wish to eat Rava Idli please accompany it with a lot of roughage and fibre rich vegetables. Traditionally and to this day, in Karnataka, when one orders Rava Idli in a hotel, only one Rava Idli is served with mixed vegetable curry and a chutney. It is a great stomach filler and makes for a healthy breakfast when eaten in moderation. Eating a lot of it can shoot up blood sugar levels and increase the chances of weight gain.

Is Rava Idli gluten free?

Semolina is a wheat derivative and is definitely not gluten free. However, there are gluten free options available in the market.

Can I keep Rava Idli batter overnight?

The batter can be kept overnight without adding the fruit salt and curd. Leaving it overnight with curd will make the batter ferment. Fruit salt and curd can be added when the Idlis are made. However, I suggest that the batter be used on the same day and not stored overnight as there are very good chances of the batter getting spoilt or the Idli becoming rock hard after preparation.

Which side dish does Rava Idli go best with?

It goes well with Sagu (mixed vegetable curry), potato Sagu (potato curry), sambar and coconut chutney. The aforementioned side-dishes are the traditional Rava Idli combinations.