Beets Idli | How to make Idli without Rice

Beets Idli is a healthy and easy Idli to make and with Beetroot included, it becomes a very healthy breakfast dish.

We love making idlis for breakfast or dinner and if was coming colourful as these Beets Idli, we are all for it!

What’s even more interesting is when you can make an Idli without Rice. The dals are soaked and ground, fermented overnight. Then you temper with seasoning ingredients along with grated beets. Steam and you have beautiful Idlis ready!

I served it with Coriander Coconut Chutney and Podi, it was such a filling meal!

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Beets Idli | How to make Idli without Rice

Ingredient  Needed:

1/2 cup Split Moong Dal

1/2 cup Urad Dal

1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds / Methi Seed

2 tsp Cooking Oil

Salt to taste

1 tsp Mustard Seeds

1/2 tsp Urad Dal

Handful Curry Leaves

1/2 cup Beets grated

Wash and soak all the dals for 1/2 hour. Drain and grind to a smooth paste.

Ferment this batter overnight.

Just before making idlis, heat a nonstick pan with oil, temper with curry leaves, mustard, and urad dal.

Next, add the grated beets and saute for a few minutes.

Add this tempering to the idli batter, mix well.

Grease the Idli molds and pour into the dents.

Steam the idlis for 15 to 20 mins.

Serve with Side dishes.

Beets Idli | How to make Idli without Rice

Beets Idli is a healthy and easy Idli to make and with Beetroot included, it becomes a very healthy breakfast dish.

• CourseBreakfast, Dinner
• CuisineSouth Indian
• By Cook MethodSteamed
• OccasionWeekend Special
• By DietHealthy Recipes
• Dish TypeIdli Varieties
• KeywordSteamed Food

Ingredients

• 1/2cup Split Moong Dal
• 1/2cup Urad dal
• 1tsp Fenugreek Seeds / Methi Seed
• 2tsp Cooking Oil
• Salt to taste
• 1tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1/2tsp Urad dal
• Handful Curry leaves
• 1/2cup Beets grated

Instructions

1. Wash and soak all the dals for 1/2 hour. Drain and grind to a smooth paste.
2. Ferment this batter overnight.
3. Just before making idlis, heat a nonstick pan with oil, temper with curry leaves, mustard, and urad dal.
4. Next, add the grated beets and saute for a few minutes.
5. Add this tempering to the idli batter, mix well.
6. Grease the Idli molds and pour into the dents.
7. Steam the idlis for 15 to 20 mins.
8. Serve with Side dishes.

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