Rava Idly - Easier version

Rava ( Wheat Semolina) - 1 cup

Sour curd - 1 cup

Ginger - 1/2" finely chopped

Green chili - 1 large - finely chopped

Cashew nuts - few - break into bits

Coriander leaves - finely chopped

Urad dal ( split black gram) - 1 tsp

Mustard - 1 tsp

Pepper - couple of corns - crushed

Cooking soda - large pinch

Salt to taste

Oil - 1 tsp

( You can also add - finely chopped carrot, and semi cooked or frozen peas)

Take a wok.

Add the oil, and heat

Add the mustard and after a few seconds the dal.

The timing should be such that mustard should splutter and the dal should begin to brown at the same time.

Add the cashew, the chili, pepper, ginger.

Sauté. If you are adding any veggies, you will need to add them here.

And as the cashew begins to brown, add the semolina.

Roast till the semolina gives out a nice aroma..

Take off fire.  Cool.

Once the mixture has cooled, add the sour curd and the soda.

Mix well and leave for about 15 minutes.

Check the consistency, it should not be too thick. If required add a little water to loosen it.

And the salt.

Pour into idli mould and steam for about 10 minutes

Serve with chutney or/and sambar.