Cooking time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6 

What is Cornmeal Idli?

Cornmeal Idli is a steamed savory Indian cake. Cornmeal Idli is made with cornmeal, yogurt, some spices, and almost no oil. Natural yellow color of cornmeal gives a beautiful tempting sensation to this recipe. Cornmeal Idli is a perfect breakfast recipe for quick and healthy choice.

Let’s learn to make Cornmeal Idli in 8 easy to understand quick steps.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cornmeal
• 2 cups yogurt
• 2 tbsp oil for frying
• 1 tbsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp split bengal gram (chana dal)
• 1 tsp white lentils (urad dal)
• ¹⁄₄ cup peanuts
• 2 tsp chopped ginger
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• salt as per taste
• 1 tsp baking soda
• oil for brushing moulds

 Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, split bengal gram, and white lentils. Fry them for 2 minutes.
2. Add peanuts and sauté for 3 minutes. Now add chopped ginger and chopped green chilies. Sauté for 1 minute.
3. Add cornmeal, and salt to this and roast for 3 minutes.

4. Turn off the heat. Transfer into mixing bowl. Add yogurt and mix well. Add water if needed to make a smooth batter. Cover the bowl, and let it rest for 30 minutes.

5. Add baking soda to the idli batter, and mix gently until it becomes fluffy.

6. Grease the microwave-safe idli moulds and keep aside. Add the water in the microwave safe idli steamer, and microwave on high setting for 30 seconds.

7. Add 2 tbsp of the batter into 4 greased idli moulds and microwave on high setting for 4 minutes. Repeat this with the remaining batter to make rest of the idlis.

8. Serve Cornmeal Idli hot with coconut chutney or any other chutney. Enjoy!

Happy Cooking 🙂

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