poha idli recipe | how to make instant poha idli , aval idli recipe

poha idli recipe | how to make instant poha idli , aval idli recipe with step by step photos and video recipe. poha idli is one the easy and quick version of south Indian idli recipe. Idli is considered as one of the healthiest indian breakfast recipe. these instant poha idlis can be your solution when you are running out of time 😉

poha idli recipe | how to make instant poha idli , aval idli recipe with step by step photos and video recipe. poha idlis are healthy yet light consume and goes best with sambar and chutney. Idli is basically a recipe from south indian region but has gained the fan base from all over the world I guess 🙂

These poha idlis are made from rice rava(idli rava), poha and buttermilk. This recipe has no grinding and fermenting steps so you can prepare this recipe within an hour. these poha idlis are soft, spongy and airy in texture. poh makes these idlis really soft while addition of baking soda makes the idlis soft.

We are a fan of idlis and dosa but this is not a part of our regular breakfast recipes. however, we love to have idli and dosa once in a week or two. This is the reason I always like to try new variations.

So, finally here are the highlighted points about instant poha idli recipe.

• no fermentation required 
• can be prepared in an hour or less
• healthiest breakfast recipe ever
• spongy like a cake 😉
• light to consume
• perfect recipe for kids
• can be packed for tiffin and lunchbox as well
• perfect beginner recipe
• all the ingredients are available easily

and finally here are the recipe steps below but before that, check out

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poha idli recipe, aval idli video recipe:

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instant poha idli recipe

Prep Time 35 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

Serving Size 10 idlis

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1 cup poha
• ▢ 1 cup buttermilk
• ▢ 1 cup water
• ▢ ½ cup idli rava (rice rava)
• ▢ salt to taste
• ▢ ⅛ tsp baking soda
• ▢ oil, to grease pan

Instructions

• take a large mixing bowl.
• transfer poha into that.
• add buttermilk and soak poha for 30 min at least so that it can soak moisture properly.
• after 30 mins, add rice rava(idli rava).
• add water.
• keep it aside for 10-15 mins.
• now add salt.
• add baking soda.
• meanwhile, preheat your steamer. and grease idli pan with oil.
• mix the batter properly.
• transfer into the greased idli pan.
• steam for 15 to 20 mins.
• enjoy.

Notes

• you can use curd instead of buttermilk with the same measurement. because there is a water amount in buttermilk, poha will soften quickly.
• always add baking soda / eno fruit salt right before steaming.
• you can add baking soda in batches and steam them if you preparing in large quantity.
• you can also prepare the batter before in hand and store in fridge. remember just before steaming add baking soda.
• always steam the idlis on medium heat to get the soft idlis.
• finally, if you are using thick poha then it requires more time to soak. so make sure you wash with water once and soak.

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how to make instant poha idli , aval idli recipe with step by step photos:

1. take a large mixing bowl.
2. transfer poha into that.
3. add buttermilk and soak poha for 30 min at least so that it can soak moisture properly.
4. after 30 mins, add rice rava(idli rava).
5. add water.
6. keep it aside for 10-15 mins.
7. now add salt.
8. add baking soda.
9. meanwhile, preheat your steamer. and grease idli pan with oil.
10. mix the batter properly.
11. transfer into the greased idli pan.
12. steam for 15 to 20 mins.
13. enjoy.

recipe notes,

• you can use curd instead of buttermilk with the same measurement. because there is a water amount in buttermilk, poha will soften quickly.
• always add baking soda / eno fruit salt right before steaming.
• you can add baking soda in batches and steam them if you preparing in large quantity.
• you can also prepare the batter before in hand and store in fridge. remember just before steaming add baking soda.
• always steam the idlis on medium heat to get the soft idlis.
• finally, if you are using thick poha then it requires more time to soak. so make sure you wash with water once and soak.

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below are some products I used in this recipe
Baking Soda | Mixing Bowl | Silicone Spatula | Idli stands