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nstant Oats Idli is a quick to make Idli (steamed cakes) made with Oats and Semolina. Served with Chutney or Sambhar for a delicious breakfast or snack

Instant Oats Idli | No Fermentation Required

Kalyani
Instant Oats Idli is a quick to make Idli (steamed cakes) made with Oats and Semolina. Served with Chutney or Sambhar for a delicious breakfast or snack
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
resting time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Tiffins
Cuisine South Indian, Tamilnadu Cusine
Servings 6 servings
Calories 157 kcal

Equipment

  • Steamer
  • Idli Mould / Idli Maker
  • Bowl
  • Ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Quick Cooking Oats I used Quaker - use GF Oats for a GF version
  • 1/2 cup Semolina Bombay Rava / Medium Sooji
  • 1 cup Yoghurt may need 3 TBSP more, Sub with plant based curd for a vegan version
  • 1/2 cup Water - 1/2 cup may need 2 tsp more
  • Baking Soda - 1/2 tsp or sub with Eno
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric opt.
  • 1 TBSP Oil
  • 1 tsp salt

Tempering:

  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Bengal Gram Channa dal
  • 1 sprig Curry Leaves
  • 1 TBSP grated ginger
  • 1 TBSP Cilantro Kothmir , finely chopped

Optional add ons:

  • 1/4 cup Grated carrot
  • 2 TBSP blanched peas

Instructions
 

  • Dry roast Oats till crisp. Cool and grind. In a pan, heat 1 TBSP oil, splutter all tempering ingredients till urad dal turns golden brown, add rava and saute on low flame till sooji turns fragrant. Cool.
  • Add this roasted , tempered sooji to the oats powder. Add the yoghurt, half the water, turmeric if using and salt. Mix well. Keep aside, closed for 15 mins.
  • Meanwhile, keep the idli steamer ready, and grease the idli plates.
  • Adjust the batter, and baking soda topping it with a few tsp of water to get a pouring Idli batter consistency.
  • Mix gently so not to break the aeration.
  • Take a ladleful and pour into the dimpled, greased idli plates.
  • Steam for 12~15 mins till done. Cool slightly and de mould.
  • Serve with any chutney  / Sambhar.

Video

Notes

FAQs to make the perfect Instant Oats Idli

  1. I don't have eno / baking soda - Can I still make it ? Yes, it would take time for the batter to ferment naturally and then make it in a couple of hours. But if you want instant Idli you can try making it without soda / eno, but Idlis will turn out flat / soggy as there is no leavening agent.
  2. Can I skip the semolina to make this Gluten Free ? Oats by itself isn't GF unless its a certified GF produce. Semolina helps bind the Idli together here
  3. Does this Idli freeze well ? Can I make it in bulk ? Not recommended, although am sure it freezes well for any emergency, but the taste might vary and it may not be very spongy once refreigerated (and re-heated)
  4. Can I use Vegan curd / yogurt ? By all means, please try a plant based curd if you need. I haven't tried, so please do a comment below if it worked for you
  5. My Idlis turned out hard, What could have gone wrong? After adding the baking soda / Eno do not overbeat the batter. Also steam for just 12-13 minutes (again depending on the quantity). Over steaming or overbeating tends to make the idlis rubbery and hard/

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 425mgPotassium: 219mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 951IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Breakfast, Idli, Idli varieties, Instant Idli, Instant Oats Idli, Oats Idli, Oats Idly, Quick Snack, Tiffins
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