Carrot Idli Recipe
Idli is a healthy breakfast option for kids as it is steam cooked also helps in easy digestion. Let’s make the Idli interesting by adding some Carrot which makes the idli more colourful and looks pleasing so that it tempts the kids. It is easy to make and is apt to serve it during your breakfast for a healthy and filling meal. You can also pack this for your or your kids lunch box.
Ingredients
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1 cup Idli Dosa Batter
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1 Carrot (Gajjar)
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1 Green Chilli
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Salt
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as needed
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1 teaspoon Oil
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1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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Curry leaves
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a spring
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1/2 teaspoon Ginger
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minced
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For Idli Batter
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1 cup Idli Rice
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1/4 cup White Urad Dal (Split)
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1/4 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Carrot Idli recipe, wash the carrot really well and chop into small pieces
Step 2
Add the chopped carrot pieces in a blender and grind it to form course pieces
Step 3
Alternatively you can also grate the carrot
Step 4
Add the Carrot into the prepared Idli batter (Check notes for Idli dosa batter)Meanwhile in a pan add in oil once it becomes hot add in mustard seeds, minced ginger and curry leaves add in the prepared tadka to the idli dosa batter
Step 5
Mix well Add in the Required Salt to the dosa batter and mix well
Step 6
Prepare the Idli pan and pour in the prepared batter steam cook in a medium flame for about 12-15 mins till the idli is fully cooked
Step 7
Once it is done
Step 8
Serve hot
Step 9
Serve Carrot Idli with South Indian Coconut Chutney, Mysore Chutney or any other chutney of your choice