Try This Delicious South Indian Sabakki Idli During Fasting

By Shreya Sarpal

June 22, 2025

Sabakki idli is a delicious South Indian idli variation made from sabudana and curd, often consumed during fasting days. Here is a step-by-step recipe that is a must-try at home.

Ingredients

1 cup sabudana 1 cup idli rava 1 cup yoghurt Water as required 2-3 finely chopped green chillies 1 tsp grated ginger 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves Salt to taste 1/2 tsp baking soda Oil or ghee for greasing

Step 1

Wash and soak sabudana in water for 3-4 hours, or until it becomes soft.

Step 2

Mix soaked sabudana, idli rava, curd, and add water for a thick consistency.

Step 3

Stir chopped green chillies, grated ginger, coriander leaves, salt and let the batter rest for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Just before steaming, mix the baking soda.

Step 5

Grease moulds with oil or ghee, pour batter, and steam for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Serve with hot sambar or chutney.