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Ragi Idli
Ragi Idli is a nutritious South Indian breakfast option made from ragi flour and fermented batter. It's steamed to perfection and served with chutney or sambar.
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 12 min
Total: 22 min
Servings: 2
March 26, 2026
Instructions
Instructions
- Soak idli rice and urad dal in water for 4-6 hours. Drain and blend to a smooth batter, adding water as needed.
- In a bowl, mix the ragi flour with the blended batter and salt. Cover and let it ferment overnight or for 8-12 hours in a warm place.
- Once fermented, stir the batter gently. Add Eno fruit salt and mix well.
- Grease the idli plates with oil. Pour the batter into the molds, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Steam in an idli steamer for about 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove the idlis from the molds and serve hot with chutney or sambar.
Tips
- Ensure the batter is well-fermented for soft idlis.
- You can add grated vegetables to the batter for extra nutrition.