By Garima Johar
November 14, 2026
Idli usually means soaking the dal overnight, but this one doesn’t. Instant suji idli skips fermentation entirely. All you need to do is mix semolina, curd, and baking soda, and the batter is ready to steam in minutes.
1 cup suji 1 cup curd 1 cup mixed veggies (carrot, onion, beans, peas, etc.) 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 green chilli 1 teaspoon oil 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Heat a pan and roast suji for 2-3 minutes.
Mix the roasted suji with curd, water, and all the spices till you get a smooth batter.
Just before steaming, mix in baking soda.
Grease the idli moulds, pour the batter, and steam to perfection.
In about 10 minutes, your instant vegetable idlis will be ready to serve.