Vegetable Idli: Give The South Indian Staple A Healthy Twist

By Garima Johar

March 1, 2025

Idlis, the South Indian staple are a popular and healthy breakfast options. Made with urad dal and rice, you can make them even more nutritious by adding chopped veggies and enjoying vegetable idlis.

Ingredients

1 cup rice 1/2 cup urad dal 1/2 cup chopped vegetables (carrots, beans, peas,onion) 2 tbsp chopped coriander 1 tsp ginger Salt to taste Water as required

Step 1

Soak rice and urad dal separately overnight. Grind them together into a coarse batter.

Step 2

Add salt and ginger and let the batter ferment till fluffy.

Step 3

Chop assorted vegetables and mix it into the batter.

Step 4

Grease idli moulds, pour the batter, and steam for 10-12 minutes.

Step 5

Let the idlis cool slightly, and serve with sambar and chutney.