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    Rava Idli Recipe using Instant Mix

    Published: Jun 11, 2012 · Modified: Apr 15, 2020 by Pavani · 23 Comments

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    Recipe to make rava idli using store bought instant rava-idli mix. This is a quick and easy way to make soft, fluffy and delicious idli in no time.

    White plate with stack of rava idli

    I am not a big fan of store-bought ready to eat products. Though I know some of them are really good because they are convenient and tasty. I try to make everything from scratch. I keep stock of basic ingredients needed for most of the dishes and it doesn't seem cost effective to buy ready to cook foods again.

    But life happens and these ready-to-eat products come in very handy when we are pinched for time. So, I have started stocking up on a few items like this 'Instant Rava Idli mix' and 'Instant Rava dosa mix'. These two have been quite a life savers for me.

    What is in Instant Rava Idli Mix?

    The main ingredient in rava idli is fine sooji or semolina which is roasted until golden. It is then mixed with sour yogurt, other flavor ingredients and allowed to rest for at least 30 minutes. Then a pinch of ENO or baking soda are added and steamed to make the idli.

    But in the instant version, the mix already has roasted sooji aka rava, salt, tempering ingredients and raising agent. It also have ginger, green chili mixed in. So there is no need to let the batter rest before making idli, which makes it quick, easy and very convenient.

    White plate with 3 steamed idli and a bowl of chutney

    Ingredients

    You need is the Rava idli mix. I've used MTR brand & GITS brand instant mixes. Both of these make delicious, soft idlis. So, depending on the availability in your region, get either one of these.

    I add some chopped cilantro just to make the idli taste fresh. This is completely optional.

    Step by step photos of the making from instant mix
    Step by step photos of the steaming in molds

    Instructions

    Depending on the number of people you are cooking for, you may want to use only 1 cup of instant mix or make the entire packet at once. I am including instructions for all the options:

    • 1 cup of Instant rava idli mix - Makes 8 Idli (serves 1-2 people)
      • Mix with ½ cup of buttermilk/ sour yogurt and mix to form a thick batter. Set aside for 1 min.
      • Add 1 more cup of buttermilk/ sour yogurt and mix well to combine. Set aside for 2 more mins. Stir in chopped cilantro. If the batter seems too thick, add a little bit more water.
      • Steam the batter in greased idli molds in an idli cooker or steamer for 10~12 mins.
    • 200gms GITS Instant idli mix - Makes 12 Idli (serves 2-3 people)
      • Mix with 11/4 cups of buttermilk/ sour yogurt and mix to form a thick batter. Set aside for 10 min. Stir in chopped cilantro. If the batter seems too thick, add a little bit more water.
      • Steam the batter in greased idli molds in an idli cooker or steamer for 10~12 mins.
    • 500gms MTR instant mix - Makes 24 Idli (serves 4-5 people)
      • Mix with 2 cup of buttermilk/ sour yogurt and mix to form a thick batter. Set aside for 1 min.
      • Add 2.5 more cups of buttermilk/ sour yogurt and mix well to combine. Set aside for 2 more mins. Stir in chopped cilantro. If the batter seems too thick, add a little bit more water.
      • Steam the batter in greased idli molds in an idli cooker or steamer for 10~12 mins.

    Rava Idlis using Instant Mix

    Recipe to make rava idli using store bought instant rava-idli mix. This is a quick and easy way to make soft, fluffy and delicious idli in no time.
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
    Total Time: 20 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: south indian
    Servings: 24 idlis

    Ingredients

    Using 1 cup of Instant Mix:

    • 1 cup Instant Idli Mix
    • 1½ cups Sour Yogurt/ Buttermilk
    • 1 tbsp Cilantro, finely chopped

    Using 200gms (7 oz.) Gits Instant Rava Idli Mix:

    • 1 package Gits Instant Idli Mix
    • 1¾ cups Sour Yogurt/ Buttermilk
    • 2 tbsp Cilantro, finely chopped

    Using 500gms MTR Instant Rava Idli Mix:

    • 1 package Instant Idli mix (3cups)
    • 4.5 cups Yogurt
    • 3 tbsps Cilantro, finely chopped
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    Instructions

    1 cup of Instant rava idli mix - Makes 8 Idli (serves 1-2 people)

    • Mix with ½ cup of buttermilk/ sour yogurt and mix to form a thick batter. Set aside for 1 min.
    • Add 1 more cup of buttermilk/ sour yogurt and mix well to combine. Set aside for 2 more mins. Stir in chopped cilantro. If the batter seems too thick, add a little bit more water.
    • Steam the batter in greased idli molds in an idli cooker or steamer for 10~12 mins.

    200gms GITS Instant idli mix - Makes 12 Idli (serves 2-3 people)

    • Mix with 11/4 cups of buttermilk/ sour yogurt and mix to form a thick batter. Set aside for 10 min. Stir in chopped cilantro. If the batter seems too thick, add a little bit more water.
    • Steam the batter in greased idli molds in an idli cooker or steamer for 10~12 mins.

    500gms MTR instant mix - Makes 24 Idli (serves 4-5 people)

    • Mix with 2 cup of buttermilk/ sour yogurt and mix to form a thick batter. Set aside for 1 min.
    • Add 2.5 more cups of buttermilk/ sour yogurt and mix well to combine. Set aside for 2 more mins. Stir in chopped cilantro. If the batter seems too thick, add a little bit more water.
    • Steam the batter in greased idli molds in an idli cooker or steamer for 10~12 mins.

    Notes

    No Sour Yogurt, no worries - here are a few substitutions that will work:
    • Use store-bought buttermilk.
    • Greek yogurt whisked with water to thin it out.
    • If you want to make the recipe without yogurt, then use equal quantity of water, but also add some lemon juice or vinegar (for 1 cup mix use 1tsp vinegar/ GITS = 2tsp/ MTS mix = 1 tbsp)
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Tips

    You have the instant mix but don't have sour curd, then here are a few tips and ideas. Sour yogurt is an easy ingredient to get in India. But where I live, yogurt never gets sour even after 10 days in the fridge.

    • Use store-bought buttermilk - it has a nice tangy flavor like sour yogurt and it is pretty easy to find in regular grocery stores.
    • Greek yogurt - also a nice and tangy substitute but too thick. So whisk with water to thin it out.

    If you want to make rava idli without yogurt or a vegan version, then

    • Simply replace the yogurt in the recipe with water, but also add some lemon juice or vinegar (for 1 cup mix use 1tsp vinegar/ GITS mix = 2tsp / MTS mix = 1 tbsp)
    Hand dipping steamed bread in chutney

    Taste test:

    The idli turn out soft, fluffy and absolutely delicious. For the minimum effort put into opening the packet and mixing in yogurt, the final product was simply excellent. I keep at least 1 packet in my pantry for emergencies. Serve with peanut chutney.

    But if you have the time to make, then try one of these instant breakfast recipes:

    • Quinoa Oats Idli
    • Wheat rava dosa
    • Rava Dosa

    I served my idlis with this delicious Cilantro-coconut (milk) chutney that I made from Nupur's blog. This is one of my favorite chutney right after my absolute favorite peanut chutney.

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    1. Lata Lala

      September 10, 2020 at 4:43 am

      5 stars
      Instant mixes comes to your rescue several times when you feel lazy or not in a mood to cook. The idlis have come out perfect and looks so soft.

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    2. Neha Sharma

      June 26, 2024 at 9:50 am

      Can we make dosa using the rava idli mix? If yes, anything to be added to it for the purpose? Thanks.

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      • cookshideout

        June 27, 2024 at 6:12 pm

        Hi Neha, you sure can. Simply add more water to make it a pouring consistency. Add finely chopped onions, green chilies and cilantro to the batter and make dosa. Happy Cooking! Pavani

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