Podi Idli recipe is the delicious evening snack for the kids. It can also be an amazing quick lunch for the working moms. We as a family love to eat podi idli for the breakfast too.
In my current blog, I would like to teach you the simple recipe of podi idli in less than 10 minutes. You will be happy to see the cooking method in the microwave and also using the idli cooker
If you are the lover of spicy food then this is the right place . However you can always adjust the spiciness accordingly to your preference. Let us get started with amazingly easy recipe.
Simply Spicy Podi Idli Recipe
I have always preferred to pack Podi idli in my lunch box to work during my busy days. I am sure you will feel full and it also makes a complete meal. Podi idli goes well even without any side like sambar or chutney. Because the masala podi used gives required spiciness
Pre-Preparation Requirements of Podi Idli
Before we get into the actual recipe, it is very important to know utensils and ingredients used. This has really helped me have my cooking very efficient and faster.
UTENSILS NEEDED
Idli Maker (Microwave Safe) Idli Cooker Grater to grate carrot 2 Bowls Small Pan for preparing the tempering or tadka Spoons or Spatula for mixing the ingredients Grinder to grind the rice batter |
TOTAL PREPARATION TIME
20 Minutes |
COOKING TIME IN MICROWAVE
5 minutes in a microwave |
COOKING TIME IN IDLI COOKER
10 minutes in a Idli cooker |
Ingredients Required for Preparing Podi Idli
It’s always important to keep the ingredients ready at the beginning. This way you will have all the ingredients handy. Also there is no chances missing the ingredient.
RICE IDLI BATTER – 250 KG
QUANTITY OF INGREDIENTS for TEMPERING 1 Pinch of Turmeric 1 Pinch of Asafoetida (Hing) ½ cup grated Carrot 5-6 Curry Leaves Vegetable Oil – 2 Tablespoon Mustard Seeds – ½ teaspoon |
Complete Procedure for Podi idli Recipe
Preparing podi idli is super simple as it has very few ingredients. You will be surprised to see how quick the recipe is. You can pack delicious lunch box in no time
Transfer the rice idli batter to the bowl
Take a bowl and add the required amount of rice idli batter to it. You can add little water to set the consistency of the batter.
Heat Some Oil in a Pan for tempering or Tadka
In a small pan heat about one tablespoon of oil. Keep the flame on medium.
I used Light Oilve Oil. However, Coconut oil and groundnut oil are also some good options. In case you have none of these, use some refined oil or ghee (clarified butter).
Keeping the flame on medium heat, add mustard seeds once the oil is hot enough. Let the mustard seeds crackle.
Add rest of tempering ingredients to the pan
Once the seeds have crackled, quickly add 5-6 curry leaves and a pinch of asafoetida into the oil. Remember, the flame is still on medium heat.
Increasing the flame can cause the tempering or tadka to burn.
After the above step, add half a cup of grated carrot into the pan. Also, add some salt.
Cook the mixture in the pan for about half a minute while constantly stirring it.
Switch off the flame and let the mixture cool down for a minute or two.
Add the Tempering in the pan to the Rice idli batter
Add the tempering you have prepared in the steps above to the batter you had kept in the bowl. Mix the ingredients properly using a spoon.
Add water to the batter to adjust consistency
If the batter is too thick, add water to make the consistency right. The batter should neither be too thick nor too thin.
Start by adding 1-2 tablespoons at a time.
Add a pinch of turmeric powder to the batter
Add half a pinch of turmeric powder to the rice idli batter. Adding turmeric powder to the batter gives your idlis a very beautiful light yellow colour.
Mix all the ingredients properly with the batter.
Easy Microwave Method for making Podi idli
If you have microwave in your kitchen, then podi idli is something you should definitely try. Let us get started with the basic procedure to cook podi idli in a microwave
Grease Idli Moulds
While the batter is ready, prepare your idli moulds to stand. I have used a microwave-safe idli maker. You can use the metal idli stands as well.
Take some oil in your fingers and grease the insides of the idli moulds. The oil will prevent the batter from sticking to the mould.
While I used olive oil to grease the moulds, you can also use ghee to grease them.
Pour the batter into the moulds
Take the batter and pour them into the idli moulds. While filling the moulds, make sure you keep a little space for the idlis to rise.
Fill water into idli maker or cooker or pan
Fill the cooker or container with some water. The water in the pan/ container/ cooker is to be filled in a way that the water does not touch the moulds directly.
Place the idli stands in the cooker or container or pan
Carefully place the batter filled idli stands into the cooker/ container.
Add the Idli Maker to the Microwave
Cover the container containing the filled idli stand with a lid. Covering the container is important as it helps prevent the steam from
escaping
Set the timing at 5 minutes
For microwave cooking, set the timer at 5:00 for every batch.
Remove the container from Microwave
Once the time is up, remove the idli maker from the microwave. Let the container cool for a minute or two before opening the lid.
Remove the idlis into a bowl
Remove the idli stand from the container carefully and let the idlis cool down a little.
Now, carefully using your fingers, slide the idlis out of the moulds and transfer them into a bowl.
Add Ghee to Idlis
Take about 1 tablespoon of ghee and sprinkle it on the idlis in the bowl. Mix them gently so that the idlis don’t break.
The ghee adds to the flavour and allows the podi masala to stick properly to the idlis.
Add Podi Masala to the idlis
Now sprinkle Podi Masala to the idlis and mix them well. This too has to be done very gently.
You can either go for readymade Podi Masala or prepare your own at home.
People who want their podi idlis to be spicy can add half a tablespoon of red chilli powder along with the podi masala. This is completely optional.
Plate and Serve the Podi Idlis
Remove the idlis onto a plate and serve these delicious idlis with hot sambar or chutney or both. You can add is as a snack or for breakfast.
Complete Cooker Method for Podi idli Recipe
If you dont have a microwave and still want to relish the yummy podi idli. Please follow the steps to easily make the podi idlis in ten minutes. I am sure you will enjoy making the podi idlis using the idli cooker
Grease Idli Moulds
While the batter is ready, prepare your idli moulds to stand. You can use the metal idli stands
Take some oil in your fingers and grease the insides of the idli moulds. The oil will prevent the batter from sticking to the mould.
While I used olive oil to grease the moulds, you can also use ghee to grease them.
Pour the batter into the moulds
Take the batter and pour them into the idli moulds. While filling the moulds, make sure you keep a little space for the idlis to rise.
Fill water into idli cooker
Fill the cooker or container with some water. The water in the pan/ container/ cooker is to be filled in a way that the water does not touch the moulds directly.
Place the idli stands in the cooker or container or pan
Carefully place the batter filled idli stands into the cooker/ container. If you are cooking it on the flame, you can use either use a cooker or a big pan to place the idli stands.
Turn on the stove with the Idli Cooker
Cover the container containing the filled idli stand with a lid. Covering the container is important as it helps prevent the steam from
escaping. Cook one batch for 10 minutes
Remove the container from Cooker
Once the time is up, remove the idli maker from the Cooker. Switch off the gas. Let the container cool for a minute or two before opening the lid.
Remove the idlis into a bowl
Remove the idli stand from the container carefully and let the idlis cool down a little.
Now, carefully using your fingers, slide the idlis out of the moulds and transfer them into a bowl.
Add Ghee to Idlis
Take about 1 tablespoon of ghee and sprinkle it on the idlis in the bowl. Mix them gently so that the idlis don’t break.
The ghee adds to the flavour and allows the podi masala to stick properly to the idlis.
Add Podi Masala to the idlis
Now sprinkle Podi Masala to the idlis and mix them well. This too has to be done very gently.
You can either go for readymade Podi Masala or prepare your own at home.
People who want their podi idlis to be spicy can add half a tablespoon of red chilli powder along with the podi masala. This is completely optional.
Plate and Serve the Podi Idlis
Remove the idlis onto a plate and serve these delicious idlis with hot sambar or chutney or both. You can add is as a snack or for breakfast.
Essential Tips for easy handling of Podi idli Recipe
There are many things I do in order to make my cooking better. I would love to share them with you. So you can have a trouble free cooking. I am sure you will find it useful.
1. Keep all the ingredients ready
Before you start cooking, keep all the ingredients in one place. This makes cooking more efficient and you won’t forget.
2. Remove all lumps from batter
If your batter has turned out to be lumpy, make sure you remove all the lumps using a whisk. If you do not have a whisk, use a spoon or fork to remove the lumps.
3. Do not overfill the idli moulds
Make sure that you do not fill the idli mould to the brim. After steaming, the idlis will rise, so, make sure you leave a little space for them to rise. Ideally, you should fill a little over three fourth of the idli mould.
4. Be watchful of the timer
When using a microwave for making idlis, be very mindful of the timer. Do not overcook the idlis or they will get hard.
5. Remove the idlis carefully
Once the idli is cooked, don’t remove it from the mould instantly. If you try that, the idlis may break. Leave it for a minute or two before removing them from the moulds. If you have difficulty removing the idlis, use a sharp object to loosen it from the edges of the idli mould.
6. Be Gentle while mixing the Podi
While mixing the Podi masala with idlis, be very gentle. Before you add your podi masala, let the idlis cool a little.
7. Prepare tempering on medium flame
Always prepare the tempering for the idli on a medium flame. If you keep it at a high flame, the tempering will burn and give your idlis a bitter taste.
Hope you had a good experience leaning the Podi Idli recipe. You will enjoy making the Podi Rava Idli recipe also as much as the current blog. Please leave your comments in the below section. I will be happy to answer.