Instant Suji Idli: No-Ferment South Indian Recipe For A Quick Breakfast

By Garima Johar

August 12, 2026

If you’re craving idlis but got not time to let the batter ferment, switch to instant suji idlis. Ready within minutes, you can enjoy a South Indian-style breakfast, especially on busy weekdays.

Ingredients

1 cup suji 1 cup curd 1 cup mixed veggies 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

Step 1

Heat a pan and roast suji for 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Mix the roasted suji with curd, water, and all the spices till you get a smooth batter.

Step 3

Just before steaming, mix in baking soda.

Step 4

Grease the idli moulds, pour the batter, and steam to perfection.

Step 5

In about 10 minutes, your instant suji idlis will be ready to serve.