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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

INSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES

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INSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (2)As I have mentioned earlier in my blog, Oats can be easily adapted in South Indian breakfast varieties.Most of my oats recipes like Oats uthappam,Dahi Oats, Oats pongal, Oats Bisibelebath, Oats Kharabath, Instant oats dosa, Oats & Nuts Ladoo are popular among my readers hence I am adding one more recipe to my Oats recipe gallery to give more healthy options to the readers.

INSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (3)I am a huge fan of Rava Idli that we get in Bangalore,especially in Adigas.It is extremely soft and very porous where in each bite you can see the fine texture of individual rava granules and is very flavorful as it is loaded with lots of fresh coriander leaves.I follow the same recipe of rava idli for my oats idli just that I replace half the quantity of rava with powdered oats,one can increase the oats quantity in the recipe but I like the texture of Idli better when it is prepared with equal quantities of rava and oats.
INSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (4)Instant Oats Idli Recipe:
(makes around 12-14 Idlis)

Ingredients:
1/2 cup Quick cooking Oats*( I used Quaker)
1/2 cup Rava
3/4 cup sour Curd
1/3 cup Water,roughly
1 small Carrot,grated
1/4 cup chopped Coriander leaves
4-5 chopped Cashewnuts
1/2" Ginger,finely chopped
3-4 Green chillies,finely chopped
1 tbsp Chana dal
1 tsp Urad dal
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
1 tsp Eno(fruit salt) or 1/2 tsp Cooking Soda
a pinch of Turmeric powder(optional)
Salt to taste
1-2 tbsp Oil
1 tsp Ghee

for decor:

8 Cashew nuts,slit into 2 halves
INSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (5)Method:

  • Heat ghee in a small pan and fry slit cashew nuts until light golden in color.Keep them aside.
  • In a kadai/pan slightly roast oats and once it is cooled down grind them to a coarse powder.
  • Heat oil in the same kadai/pan and crackle mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Add chana dal, cashew nuts and fry until its light red in color.
  • Now add finely chopped ginger and green chillies and fry until they turn slightly crisp and then add chopped curry leaves.
  • Add rava and fry until you get a nice aroma,then add powdered oats and give a gentle stir.Turn off the stove.Let this mixture cool to the room temperature.This process can be done in advance.I generally prepare double the quantity and refrigerate some portion for later use.
  • Whisk the sour curds with 1/3 cup water,turmeric powder and salt.Add chopped coriander,grated carrot to the rava-oats mixture and mix it well.Let it sit for 10 mins.
  • Check the consistency of batter,it should be slightly thicker than the normal idly batter and if necessary add a couple of spoonfuls of water or sour curd(if the mixture is dry) to get the consistency.
  • In a ladle mix soda bicarb with a spoonful of water or if using eno add directly and mix with the mixture thoroughly.
  • Meanwhile grease idli plate with oil/ghee and place the roasted cashew nut halves in the center with the smooth surface facing downwards and pour 3 tbsp batter in each impression and steam for 12-15 mins.If you are using cooker do not forget to remove the whistle.
  • once you switch off the flame let it sit for 5 mins and then remove the idlis neatly with a wet flat idli spoon.

Serve them hot with ghee,potato saagu or coconut chutney.

*You can increase the oats up to 3/4 - 1 cup(of oats powder) for 1/2 cup rava,accordingly you need to increase curd+water to get the desired consistency of the batter. In general I mix in equal proportions as I like the texture better.
INSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (6)Notes:

  1. I highly recommend to use eno instead of cooking soda for the fluffiest idlis.
  2. Normally sooji rava(upma rava) is used for rava idli,how ever if you want a healthier variation you can make it with finer variety of wheat rava(godhuma rava).
  3. If the curd is sour you get a nice tang to idlis.If the curd is not sour you can add 1/4 tsp of citric acid crystals to the curd and beat well.
  4. The color of oats idli might not be appetizing like a white rava idli,they turn slightly brown and hence I add a pinch of turmeric to this oats idli.However it is optional.
  5. I usually make double the quantity of oats-rava mixture and I refrigerate half portion of it for my later use,it stays good for a month if refrigerated.If I have this mixture handy I can make idlis in just 15 mins.

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Look at the soft porous texture of Idli in the above photo.I could not do justice to Idli with that shot photo but could not stop posting it to show the porous interior of Idli.
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Labels:Breakfast,Carrot,Idli|Dosa Varieties,Low Calorie Recipes,Oats Recipes-Indian,Rava | Sooji,South Indian

34comments:

Hamaree Rasoisaid...

Prathy you have some amazing dosa/ idli varieties here...This particular recipe I have to try as you have tempted me badly..

October 3, 2012 at 11:27 AMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (11)

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divyagcpsaid...

Delicious and healthy idlies.. They look so soft..

October 3, 2012 at 12:21 PMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (13)

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Unknownsaid...

Looks nice and soft..nice

October 3, 2012 at 1:15 PMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (15)
Jeyashris Kitchensaid...

Super healthy and tempting oats idlis. wonderful presentation too

October 3, 2012 at 1:35 PMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (16)
Nisa Homeysaid...

Healthy and filling idilis...bookmarked.

October 3, 2012 at 2:00 PMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (17)

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great-secret-of-lifesaid...

healthy and fast idly.. looks very soft and yummy
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October 3, 2012 at 2:03 PMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (19)
Saraswathy Balakrishnansaid...

Soft and fluffy rava idly looks too gd and definitely Delicious...

Saraswathy Balakrishnan
Taste of Saras Kitchen
http://tasteofsaraskitchen.blogspot.com

October 3, 2012 at 2:09 PMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (20)

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Akilasaid...

Looks very tempting... I used to prepare rava idli but not added oats in it. Will try soon

October 3, 2012 at 3:42 PMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (22)
sonusaid...

looks very healthy and soft ....even i love adigas for south indian food :)

October 3, 2012 at 3:51 PMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (23)
Sumsaid...

You've got it so perfect!

October 3, 2012 at 3:51 PMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (24)

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Unknownsaid...

Idlies look soft and perfectly done, love the second last click :)

Priya
Cook like Priya

October 3, 2012 at 5:16 PMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (26)

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Kaveri Venkateshsaid...

Looks very soft..nicely made

October 3, 2012 at 5:54 PMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (28)

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Vimitha Duraisaid...

Anything instand is my favorite. Will try soon... Soft n fluffy

October 3, 2012 at 6:19 PMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (30)

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virunthu unna vaangasaid...

so yummy n healthy idli...
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October 3, 2012 at 7:19 PMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (32)
divyasaid...

looks yummy..:)) Loved the flavors..

October 3, 2012 at 10:41 PMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (33)

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Unknownsaid...

Bookmarked right now. Looks very soft and tempting.

October 4, 2012 at 12:40 AMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (35)
Archanasaid...
October 4, 2012 at 1:21 AMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (36)
Sanghisaid...

very healthy.. looks tempting!

October 4, 2012 at 2:11 AMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (37)
Rohinisaid...

Cant help but drool.. Idlis look super spongy n yum!!!

October 4, 2012 at 4:42 AMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (38)

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Priya Sureshsaid...

Such a healthy and wholesome food, prefect for breakfast.

October 4, 2012 at 6:23 AMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (40)

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Indian Khanasaid...

Looks so soft n yum ..I do similar way too ...and love rava idli too :) ....nice pics

October 4, 2012 at 10:56 AMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (42)

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Unknownsaid...

PREPARATION OF SOUTH INDIAN BREAK FAST RECIPES USING OATS IS A GOOD CONCEPT. THIS IDLY VARIETY ALSO CAME EXCELLENT . THANK YOU

October 5, 2012 at 1:37 PMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (44)
Corporate to Kitchensaid...

Amazing recipe & a nice blog u have. I am defnitely gonna try this recipe & thx for sharing.

http://corporatetokitchen.blogspot.sg/

October 9, 2012 at 9:24 PMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (45)

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Anonymoussaid...

just made these, i was skeptical initially...but the idlis have come awesome and its healthy !
Cheers

November 22, 2012 at 4:22 PMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (47)

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chef and her kitchensaid...

@anonymous..Thanks for ur feedback,I m glad that you liked them

November 22, 2012 at 6:32 PMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (49)

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Ms Ssaid...

good pics. :-) i usually prepare oats upma. have never tried idli. your recipe looks interesting.will try it soon and let u knw how it turned out.

December 13, 2012 at 6:48 PMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (51)

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Baskaransaid...

We prepared these idlis last week.They were not as porous in texture as had been shown in the picture,nevertheless fairly soft as rava idlis.we have just pulsed the oats taking care they are not powdered. The idlis shown in the picture looks porous in texture,lead us to believe they are as soft as regular idlis.
Any suggestions for improvement
Warm Regards
Baskaran

December 31, 2012 at 10:50 AMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (53)

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Nirmalasaid...

It just happened to click on this url and you don't believe i was going thru the recipes one after the other. Very good and interesting recipes. Thank you so much for sharing your recipes.

February 4, 2013 at 7:59 PMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (55)

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Unknownsaid...

Hi,
It's yummy and looks liek soft..I tried this one but it came little hard only...i don't know where i did mistake....i added ENO also...even though didn't came soft...

-Kavitha

February 28, 2013 at 8:14 AMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (57)

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chef and her kitchensaid...

@Kavitha..the addition of eno makes sure that it comes out nice and fluffy as it does in dhokla,there is no chance that it would become hard.Might be its a old one(eno)..also take care that you add eno at the end just before steaming..Do give a try again and follow the process carefully,I am sure that it would come out nice.

February 28, 2013 at 6:01 PMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (59)

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Unknownsaid...

Thank you Prathibha for your inputs.....i'll try it one more time
-Kavitha

March 2, 2013 at 4:57 AMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (61)

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Anonymoussaid...

hi just loved this recipe... it came out really good.... thank you for sharing it....

June 3, 2013 at 9:24 PMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (63)

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Ashwinisaid...

Hi Pratibha,
These idlis were truly soft and porous . I liked the idea of adding eno fruit salt to rava idli...the texture was similar to that of dhokla. They tasted like the ones you get in the restaurants. Thank you.

August 1, 2013 at 9:53 PMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (65)

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chef and her kitchensaid...

@Ashwini...Eno does the trick in these idlis...thanks for your feedbaack.

August 1, 2013 at 10:11 PMINSTANT OATS IDLI RECIPE | INDIAN OATS RECIPES (67)

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FAQs

Which is better oats or idli? ›

Oats are typically the healthiest option for breakfast due to their high fiber content and lower glycemic index. Muesli can be a good choice if it is made without added sugars or unhealthy oils. Idli, while a nutritious option, may not provide the same fiber content as oats and muesli.

What are the benefits of oats idli? ›

Filled with proteins and fibre they aid in digestion and help regulate bowel movements. Water-soluble fibre and beta-glucan, present in oats may help reduce bad cholesterol. The beta-glucan fibre is also beneficial for the management of diabetes thus making it a healthy breakfast for diabetics as well..

Is Rava idli good for diabetes? ›

Rava idli, when eaten in moderation can be good for a person with diabetes. Idli can also help with weight loss and the fewer calories in the recipe can help maintain blood sugar levels. Even if the carb content may not be much, however, it would be best to consume the same in limited quantities and infrequently.

Which is better oats or dosa? ›

Oats are much easier to digest by the body as compared to beans and other pulses. Also, oats are known to lower blood sugar levels in the blood. High blood sugar leads to diabetes, so if you are suffering from Diabetes, Oats Dosa will be perfect for you!

Is oats more healthy than rice? ›

Oats boast a higher protein content than most carbohydrates with 14 grams of protein in one cup versus only 11 grams in a cup of rice. Oats are a great way to get your daily protein requirements when you are transitioning into a plant based diet or cutting down on meats.

Is it OK to eat idli everyday? ›

Moreover, since idli doesn't contain lipids, saturated fats, or cholesterol, it is very low on the calorie count. In fact, it only has 39 calories in each piece, against the recommended 2,000 calories per day. Idli is thus among the healthiest foods for your diet plan.

What happens if we eat oats daily? ›

Oats contain fiber. Eating a diet high in fiber, such as 3.6 grams of oats daily, reduces the risk for heart disease. High cholesterol. Eating oats, oat bran, and other soluble fibers can somewhat reduce total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL or "bad") cholesterol when consumed as part of a diet low in saturated fat.

What happens if we eat oats daily morning? ›

They contains Beta glucan, which is the most active compound that has shown anti diabetic and cholestrol lowering effects. When you have oats everyday for breakfast, you will see a significant decrease in body weight, bloating, hormonal imbalance & blood glucose levels without affecting appetite or nutrition.

How to eat oats to reduce belly fat? ›

Eat whole oats instead of instant oats. You can add some fruits to oats during this phase. Phase 2: During the second week, you need to eat oats for at least one or two meals in a day with healthy low-fat options for the rest of the meals. You can eat instant oatmeal and also add more fruits and veggies to your oats.

Is poha OK for diabetics? ›

Given our early morning rush and the need to have a power-packed breakfast that can be prepared quickly, poha or flattened rice is emerging as the best bet, particularly for diabetics. Blood sugar friendly, lactose-free, gluten-free, heart healthy, fat-free, poha ticks off all the right boxes.

Can a diabetic eat Suji? ›

Suji may have anti-diabetic properties due to the presence of a plant constituent arabinoxylans. Consumption of suji may lower the blood sugar level rise after that meal. However, you must check your blood sugar level regularly and consult your doctor in case of high blood sugar levels instead of self-medicating.

Does idli raise blood sugar? ›

While idli is oil-free, white rice in it can raise blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. A little tweak in ingredients like using millets or lentils instead of white rice can however make it suitable for those with the metabolic disorder.

Is rolled oats same as instant oats? ›

What are Instant Oats? Compared with Rolled Oats, Instant Oats undergo additional cutting process which cut the old flakes into smaller flakes for quick preparation. All you have to do is add hot water and it is ready for consumption! The texture of instant oats tends to creamier and smoother compared with rolled oats.

Which is better oats or banana? ›

Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than oat. Oat has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, banana contains more Vitamin B6. Both oats and banana are high in dietary fiber and potassium. Banana has 9.8 times less saturated fat than oat.

Which is the healthiest oats? ›

Instant oats are the right choice if you like your oats creamy and smooth. Also, instant oats make up for a quick snack and a healthy breakfast as they are an easy-to-make cereal. Rolled oats and Steel-cut have more fiber as they are minimally processed. Both of them will keep you full for a longer time.

Is idli better than oats for weight loss? ›

While you are searching for which idli is best for weight loss no one can beat the influence of oats. Oats idli is a nutritious and low-calorie variation of the traditional idli recipe, making it a perfect choice for weight-conscious individuals.

Is idli the healthiest food? ›

Idli is an excellent addition to heart-healthy nutrition since it is low in calories and fat. Fermented foods, such as idli, contain peptides that help bring down cholesterol and blood pressure.

What is healthier than oats? ›

  • 1–2. Gluten-free. Amaranth. Amaranth is an ancient grain with a slightly sweet, nutty taste that works well in place of oatmeal. ...
  • 3–4. High protein. Quinoa. ...
  • 5–6. Paleo-friendly. Ground flaxseed. ...
  • 7–8. Whole grain. Brown rice. ...
  • 9–10. Keto-friendly. Chia seeds. ...
  • 11–12. Baking. Almond meal.
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Which food is better than oats? ›

Oats and Millets both have similar health benefits. However, millet is a rich source of antioxidants, essential amino acids, and polyphenols and has an edge over oats. Let's see their benefits to learn more.

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