No-Ferment Suji Idli Recipe To Make Instant South Indian Meal

By Garima Johar

May 29, 2026

The traditional dal and rice-based idli requires overnight fermentation. To make the process quicker, here is an instant suji idli recipe. Just follow the instructions and serve a South Indian meal under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

1 cup suji 1 cup curd 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.