Masala Oats Idli
Servings: 2 people
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Oats are the perfect way to start the day. Enjoy the best of both worlds with Microwave Masala Oats Idli. Light and fluffy, these healthy and delicious instant idlis are easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup instant oats
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds (sarson)
- 1/2 tsp dhuli urad dal (split black gram)
- 1 tsp chana dal (split chickpea)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
- 1/2 cup semolina (sooji)
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 cup curd
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
- 1 tsp Eno fruit salt or 1/2 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- To begin, dry roast the instant oats on low heat until it dries a bit. I have used Quaker Oats for this recipe. Keep aside. Allow it to cool and grind it into a coarse powder.
- Heat sesame oil in a pan. Add in mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. Allow them to crackle.
- Next, add in ginger garlic paste, and grated carrots. Mix. Add in turmeric powder and saute for a minute or two.
- Now add in the semolina and cook until you can smell the aroma.
- Finally, add in the powdered oats and mix. Remove and keep aside to cool.
- Once the mixture has completely cooled down, in a large bowl, mix it together with salt, curd, and half the water. Mix well. Add more water if it is too dry. Keep aside to rest for at least 20 minutes.
- Once the batter has rested, add in the Eno fruit salt and mix.
- I have cooked the idlis in a microwave. Fill in the water into the microwavable idli maker/ steamer to the required level making sure it does not touch the idli mould.
- Grease the idli mould. Pour in the batter until three-fourths. This ensures that the idlis have space to rise.
- Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Let it stand for 5 minutes before removing it from the microwave.
- Demould the idlis and serve them hot with your favorite chutneys.
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Notes
- If you are using a regular steamer, cook the idlis for 10-15 minutes until they are done.
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MommyShravmusings
December 8, 2021 @ 2:13 pm
This method is new to me and I am going to try it out for sure. I used to use MTR Oats Idly pack till date. Now, with your easy recipie we can make it very easily at home itself
Madhu
December 9, 2021 @ 11:06 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
ghazala786
December 8, 2021 @ 7:09 pm
I never tried Idli in microwave , seems it’s an easier method to cook 🙂
This idli looks delicious.
Madhu
December 9, 2021 @ 11:04 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
rootsandwingsbysmita
December 11, 2021 @ 6:30 pm
Wow one more delicious recipe. Loved it… will try it soon. Thanks for sharing this.
Madhu
December 13, 2021 @ 12:04 pm
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
Monidipa Dutta (@MonidipaDutta51)
December 13, 2021 @ 12:52 am
I love idli but I had never heard of masala oats idli. I have these ingredients at home, i really would love to try it out.
Madhu
December 13, 2021 @ 12:07 pm
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
aditi
December 13, 2021 @ 11:43 am
Oats idlis are definitely the healthier option for breakfast. Loved it, can’t wait to try it myself 🤩
Madhu
December 13, 2021 @ 12:06 pm
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
Vasumathi
December 13, 2021 @ 11:51 pm
I have never tried Idlis in a microwave. And this is another new way to include oats – iam always looking for new ways to use oats as I dont like the basic porridge and hence avoid eating it though I know it is healthy.
Madhu
December 14, 2021 @ 8:06 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
Harjeet Kaur
December 14, 2021 @ 9:11 am
Such a novel recipe for the ubiquitous fidli,Madhuji.I will surely try it.Thank you for another wonderful and easy recipe
Madhu
December 14, 2021 @ 10:21 am
Thank you so much Harjeet. Do try it out 😊
Satabdi
December 14, 2021 @ 12:35 pm
We have idlis and chutney frequently for breakfast. Let me see if I can make these. I hope a regular pressure cooker mould will work for this recipe, too?
Madhu
December 15, 2021 @ 11:50 am
Thank you so much. Yes, this same recipe for the pressure cooker too.
Ritu Bindra
December 14, 2021 @ 4:20 pm
As the official taster of the cookhouse, I can vouch that it was super delicious. Absolutely loved it.
Madhu
December 15, 2021 @ 11:52 am
Thank you so much Kiddo 😊
Abha Mondal
December 14, 2021 @ 6:06 pm
Oats are best for breakfast. These masala oats idlis looks delicious.I will sure give it a try.
Madhu
December 15, 2021 @ 11:53 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
rgvdudeja
December 15, 2021 @ 7:14 am
Another killer recipe ma’am. Best of both worlds. I never knew you had a YouTube channel as well. Way to go!
Madhu
December 15, 2021 @ 11:55 am
Thank you so much 😊
Aurora M
December 16, 2021 @ 10:41 pm
This is the way I make idlis sometimes and these come out very well. Great ! You shared this recipe.
nooranandchawla
January 21, 2022 @ 12:54 am
Wow I never thought of making idlis with oats! Definitely trying this one out!
Madhu
January 21, 2022 @ 10:04 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊