Rava idli

'Rava Idli' is a specialty breakfast item in Karnataka.To make Rava Idlis you don't have to plan ahead soak,grind and ferment.You can make them instantly if you have all the ingredients.
This is quiet interesting..once i got this matter through wiki. Rava Idli was invented by Mavalli Tiffin Rooms(MTR)a famous restaurant chain in Bangalore. During World War II, when rice which is the staple item used in idli was in short supply, Mavalli Tiffin Rooms experimented in making idli using semolina and hence Rava Idli was invented.

Ingredients:
Semolina/uppit rava(coarse)- 2 cups
(Don't use Bansi rava)
Yogurt- 4
Coconut(grated)- 2 tbsp
Green chillies(chopped finely)- 3-4
Ginger(grated)-1/2 tsp
Curry Leaves- 3-4
Coriander leaves(cut)-3 tbsp
Shredded carrots- 1 tsp
Peas- 1 tsp
Tomato(sliced)-1
Baking powder- 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil- 1 tbsp

For seasoning:
Oil- 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds- 1tsp
Urad dal- 1 tsp
Channa dal- 1tsp
Cashews- 2 tbsp
Pepper powder- 1/2 tsp


Method:
1. Heat oil in a pan.Add Mustard seeds.After it splutters,add urad dal,chana dal,cashews,curry leaves,Ginger grated,pepper powder,green chillies.

2. Add Semolina/rava to this seasoning and fry till light brown until you get the aroma.Let it cool down.

3. Take 4 cups of yogurt,beat a little by adding 1/4 cup of water.Add the rava shallots(aldready prepared),bakingpowder/soda,coconut,coriander leaves,salt to this.Mix well,let the batter sit for 20-30 mins.

4. Place tomato slices,grated carrots and peas on the moulds of idli pan.Now pour the batter to all the idli plates.Expose them to steam for 5 to 10 mins.

5. Coat each idly with a drop of ghee(for richness).it goes well with chutney.