Classic South Indian Rava Idli Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Classic South indian Rava Idli Recipe, prep all the ingredients and keep them ready

Step 2: Heat a teaspoon of oil in a pan on medium flame, add mustard seeds and allow it to crackle

Step 3: Add the torn curry leaves, grated ginger, green chilies and cashew nuts

Step 4: Roast them for a few minutes

Step 5: Add the Semolina/Rava and roast until you get a good aroma

Step 6: Set aside to cool

Step 7: Set aside the roasted rava idli mixture to cool

Step 8: In a mixing bowl combine the roasted rava idli mixture along with the yogurt, and add just enough water to make a thick batter and keep aside to rest for 10 to 15 minutes

Step 9: After the resting period, you will have to add a little water as the rava idli batter would have soaked up all the moisture

Step 10: Add the grated carrots and enos fruit salt and whisk the rava idli batter

Step 11: If the batter is too thick add water to make a thick batter of dropping consistency

Step 12: Stir well for a couple of minutesPreheat an idli steamer with enough water and keep it  ready

Step 13: Grease the idli mould with oil and spoon the Rava Idli mixture into the cavities

Step 14: Place it in a preheated steamer and steam for 10 minutes until done

Step 15: When you test, the rava idli should be cooked and the tester should come out clean

Step 16: Serve the Rava Idli along with South Indian Coconut Chutney and Potato Saagu for a quick and wholesome breakfast