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    Home » Breakfast » Idli and Dosa » Vegetable Idli

    Vegetable Idli | Video

    Published: Mar 3, 2022 by Pavani · 12 Comments

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    Are you looking for an easy and delicious South Indian breakfast idea? Then try this vegetable idli recipe. Made with idli batter packed with mix vegetables, this version is filling and wholesome.

    This is a great way to jazz up leftover idli batter. Serve with a generous drizzle of ghee and chutney on the side for a tasty meal.

    Brown plate with vegetable idli and a white bowl of chutney.

    Table of contents

    • About the Recipe 
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • You might also like
    • Recipe Card

    About the Recipe 

    Idli is probably one of the most popular South Indian breakfast. They are healthy, filling and wholesome. But some (like my daughter) consider them, just plain and boring.

    So, this idli with vegetables recipe is a colorful and flavorful way to jazz them up. You can use your favorite idli batter recipe and make these veg idli.

    Hand drizzling ghee on a stack of idli.

    Recipe is from a Telugu cooking show. It is a pretty straight forward recipe - mix veggies and flavoring into idli batter - steam and enjoy.

    This is a great way to jazz up leftover idli batter. Also a perfect way to sneak in some veggies for the kids. Addition of cumin powder, grated ginger add a nice spice to these masala vegetable idli.

    Serve with some ghee and your favorite chutney or pickle for a delicious any time meal.

    Brown plate with mix vegetable idli.

    Ingredients

    For the details of the exact quantities of each ingredient and the list of ingredients needed, check the printable recipe card below.

    Here are the ingredients you need to make this Mix Veg Idli recipe:

    • Idli Batter - feel free to use homemade or store-bought batter. You can use one of these recipes as well:
      • Idli with idli rava
      • Idli with parboiled rice
    • Mix vegetables - you can use any of your favorite veggies. Make sure to chop them small or grate them. My favorite are carrot, green beans, spinach. But you can also use cabbage, corn, green peas, bell peppers etc.
    • Ground Cumin and salt.
    • Green chilies, ginger and cilantro.
    Ingredients needed - details in recipe card.

    Instructions

    For the detailed instructions on how to make the recipe with exact timings, check the printable recipe card below.

    Here is how to make masala vegetable idli, step by step method:

    In a large mixing bowl, mix idli batter with grated and chopped vegetables, green chilies, grated ginger, ground cumin, cilantro and salt. Mix well to combine.

    3 panel photo showing the mixing of ingredients in a mixing bowl.

    Lightly grease idli molds with cooking spray or brush them with oil. Divide the batter evenly in each mold. Place the idli molds in a steamer or high walled skillet with about 1" of water. Steam idli for 10~12 minutes until done.

    You can also use the instant pot to steam idli. Turn off the heat and set aside for 5 more minutes.

    2 panel photo showing before and after steaming.

    Remove idli and serve them hot with chutney and/ or chutney powder.

    Expert Tips

    • You can use either homemade or store bought idli batter for this recipe. Make sure that it is well fermented.
    • Use any of your favorite veggies. Make sure to chop them small or grate them. My favorites are carrot, green beans, spinach. But you can also use cabbage, corn, green peas, bell peppers etc.
    • Greasing the idli molds with cooking spray makes removing them a breeze. You can also brush them lightly with oil.
    • Store any leftover vegetable idli in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. You can freeze them for up to 2 months.
    Hand holding halves of steamed rice cake.

    You might also like

    Here are few more recipes of idli batter that you might like:

    • Masala Idli using Leftover Idlis | Video Recipe
    • Ragi Ponganalu Recipe
    • Podi Idli | Video
    • Mini Veg Uttapam Recipe | Video
    Top view of a brown plate with veggie idli.

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    Recipe Card

    Brown plate with South Indian breakfast.

    Vegetable Idli

    Vegetable Idli is a colorful and veggie packed version of traditional plain idli. They are great anytime of the day - for breakfast, lunch or snack.
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 15 mins
    Total Time: 25 mins
    Course: Breakfast, brunch
    Cuisine: andhra, south indian, tamil
    Servings: 12 Idli

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups Idli Batter*
    • ¼ cup Carrot, grated
    • ¼ cup Green Beans, finely chopped
    • ¼ cup Spinach, finely chopped
    • 2~3 Green Chilies, finely chopped
    • 1" piece Ginger, finely grated
    • ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
    • 3 tablespoons Cilantro, finely chopped
    • To taste salt

    Instructions

    • In a large mixing bowl, mix idli batter with grated and chopped vegetables, green chilies, grated ginger, ground cumin, cilantro and salt. Mix well to combine.
    • Lightly grease idli molds with cooking spray or brush them with oil. Divide the batter evenly in each mold. Place the idli molds in a steamer or high walled skillet with about 1" of water. Steam idli for 10~12 minutes until done. Turn off the heat and set aside for 5 more minutes.
    • Remove idli and serve them hot with chutney and/ or chutney powder.

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    Notes

    • You can use either homemade or store bought idli batter for this recipe. Make sure that it is well fermented.
    • Use any of your favorite veggies. Make sure to chop them small or grate them. My favorites are carrot, green beans, spinach. But you can also use cabbage, corn, green peas, bell peppers etc.
    • Greasing the idli molds with cooking spray makes removing them a breeze. You can also brush them lightly with oil.
    • Store any leftover vegetable idli in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. You can freeze them for up to 2 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Idli | Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 528IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Priya Suresh

      December 26, 2018 at 4:16 pm

      How healthy and colourful vegetable idli looks, one of the best way to sneak vegetables this way. Love to kick start a day with this excellent steamed cakes.

      Reply
    2. Suma Gandlur

      December 29, 2018 at 6:57 pm

      These nutritious idlis make a great meal for any time of the day. Ghee soaked idlis with chutney combo sounds delicious.

      Reply
    3. harini

      January 01, 2019 at 10:34 pm

      I like this version of vegetable idli. I have to check with my folks if they would like this. 🙂

      Reply
    4. Srividhya Gopalakrishnan

      January 02, 2019 at 4:02 pm

      Wow definitely a great and a healthy way to jazz up the idli. Love that pouring shot. Awesome

      Reply
    5. Gayathri Kumar

      January 03, 2019 at 9:56 am

      Absolutely wonderful colourful and flavourful idlis. I can have them any day with some spicy chutney at the side.

      Reply
    6. Swatiq

      January 09, 2019 at 12:28 am

      Healthy, delicious and so colorful, I love the drizzle of ghee on the idlis. These are perfect with any spicy chutney.

      Reply
    7. Code2cook

      January 21, 2019 at 6:00 pm

      vegetable idlis looking so delicious. Love this version having vegetables inside and with sambhar they taste awesome. Love the ghee shot.

      Reply
    8. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

      January 22, 2019 at 12:25 pm

      Love the vegetable idli and this will be a great one for kids lunch boxes. I love a good drizzle of nallennai on my idli and love the last picture 🙂

      Reply
    9. veena

      January 30, 2019 at 9:09 am

      Wow!!I love the pictures. Vegeatble idli is a nice variation . Looks too good

      Reply
    10. Chef Mireille

      February 07, 2019 at 9:45 am

      I need to try this as I have started buying the ready made idli batter from Patel Brothers although to date have only made paniyaram with it

      Reply
    11. Priya

      February 20, 2019 at 12:11 pm

      Yup, this is truly the best way to jazz up good old idly!!! Looks delicious pavani, love the styling and the clicks, that oil drizzle over the idly, is really tempting!

      Reply
    12. Sowmya

      April 21, 2019 at 5:14 am

      Your food is the hero Pavani. Superb capture.

      Reply

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