Vegetable Ragi Idli

Indulge in the wholesome goodness of Vegetable Millet Idli, a nutritious twist to the traditional idli recipe. Packed with the goodness of ragi and urad dal, this dish is enriched with fiber, protein, and essential nutrients. Enhanced with grated vegetables and aromatic spices, it offers a flavourful and healthy breakfast option. 

For a Serving Size of Two:

Ingredients:

• 90 grams ragi 
• 30 grams urad dal (split black lentils) 
• 2 teaspoons methi seeds 
• 15 grams grated carrot
• 15 grams grated cabbage
• 20 grams finely chopped onion 
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 
• 1 tablespoon grated coconut
• Salt to taste

Procedure:

• Wash & soak the urad dal and methi seeds together for at least 4-5 hours.
• To another bowl add ragi, wash and soak it well for at least 4-5 hours too. 
• After 4-5 hours, drain and grind the urad dal and methi seeds mixture into a smooth paste in a mixer using chilled water.
• Drain and grind the ragi mixture separately. 
• Mix the urad dal and methi seeds paste to the ragi mixture. Cover it and let it rest overnight. 
• When the batter is ready, transfer it to a deep bowl and add the onion, carrot, cabbage, cumin seeds, coconut & salt and mix well.
• Pour spoonfuls of batter into greased idli moulds and steam in a steamer for 10-12 minutes or till they are done.
• Serve hot with mint or coconut chutney and sambar loaded with vegetables.

Nutritional Benefits:

• This millet based dish is a great alternative to our normal rice idli. Ragi is rich in calcium, iron, and dietary fibre, prevents anaemia, and aids digestion. T
• he inclusion of vegetables like carrot, cabbage, and onion adds vitamins A and C, along with antioxidants, which boost immunity and overall health.
• This is also a good quality protein rich dish due to the combination of urad dal & ragi.
• Fermentation improves the nutritive quality of the dish by producing Vitamin B12. Coconut enhances the flavour while providing healthy fats and promoting digestive health. When eaten with loads of sambar, this makes a wholesome meal.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 488 kcal
• Protein: 17.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 80.9 g
• Fat: 9.7 g