Name: Healthy & Flavorful Semolina, Bajra, and Rice Flour Idly
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Semolina (suji); 1/4 cup Bajra Flour; 1/4 cup Rice Flour; 1 1/2 tsp Salt (or to taste)

Healthy & Flavorful Semolina, Bajra, and Rice Flour Idly

25 minutes

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Asian Homestyle Cooking Indian South Indian

About Healthy & Flavorful Semolina, Bajra, and Rice Flour Idly

Craving a light and fluffy idly with a healthy twist? This recipe reimagines the South Indian classic with a delightful blend of semolina, bajra, and rice flour, creating a satisfying breakfast that's packed with fiber and nutrients.

Experience the familiar comfort of home-style idlis with a unique, nutty flavor and a wonderfully airy texture. This easy recipe offers a wholesome and delicious alternative to traditional dal-based idlis.

Perfect for a quick morning meal, these versatile idlis pair beautifully with your favorite chutneys and a steaming bowl of sambhar. Start your day with a taste of South Indian goodness!

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Recipe Time & More

Prep10

Cook15

Total25

Calories184 kcal

Serves

Served AsBreakfast

Recipe TasteSalty

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

▢ 1/4 cup Semolina suji
▢ 1/4 cup Bajra Flour
▢ 1/4 cup Rice Flour
▢ 1 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine the semolina, bajra flour, rice flour, and salt.
Whisk the dry ingredients together to remove any lumps.
Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously to create a smooth batter. The batter should be thick but pourable, similar to a pancake batter consistency.
Lightly grease an idly mold with oil. This prevents the idlis from sticking.
Pour the batter into the greased idly mold.
Steam the idlis for 10-15 minutes. The idlis are ready when they are light, fluffy, and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Once cooked, allow the idlis to cool slightly before carefully removing them from the mold.
Serve the healthy and flavorful idlis hot with sambhar, coconut chutney, or your preferred accompaniments.

Recipe Notes

Good To Know

For extra fluffiness, add a tablespoon of yogurt or a squeeze of lemon juice to the batter and let it rest for 15–20 minutes before steaming; this will help the idlis rise and become softer without using yeast or fermentation.
If you prefer a more colorful and nutrient-rich idly, fold in finely grated carrots, chopped spinach, or beetroot into the batter just before pouring it into the molds.
To enhance flavor and texture, temper some mustard seeds, curry leaves, and a pinch of asafoetida in a teaspoon of oil, then mix this tadka into the batter before steaming.
Leftover idlis can be cooled, sliced, and pan-toasted with a sprinkle of chaat masala or curry powder for a quick and tasty snack or lunchbox addition.

Expert Tips

Use good quality urad dal and rice for the best results. Soaking them for the proper amount of time is crucial for soft and fluffy idlis.
Grind the batter to a smooth consistency. A slightly coarse batter can result in dense idlis.
Don't overfill the idli molds. Fill them about ¾ full to allow the idlis to rise properly.

Storage Instructions

Store leftover idlis in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
You can also freeze them for up to a month. Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.