Veg Stufffed Idlis

Preparation :15 mins
Cook :30 mins
Total Time :45 mins
Servings :Makes 24 idlis

Ingredients :

For The Idli Batter
1 cup rice semolina (idli rawa)
1/4 cup beaten rice (poha)
1/4 cup urad dal (split black lentils)
salt to taste

For The Vegetable Stuffing
1/2 cup finely chopped mixed vegetables (carrot and french beans)
1/4 cup boiled green peas
2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp urad dal (split black lentils)
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
3 to 4 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt to taste

For Serving
sambhar
coconut chutney

Method :

For the idli batter
For the idli batterWash and soak the idli rawa, poha and urad dal in enough water in a deep bowl for 2 hours and drain well.
Blend in a mixer using ½ cup of water till smooth.
Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add the salt and mix well. Cover with a lid and keep aside to ferment in a warm place for 6 to 8 hours.

For the vegetable stuffing
For the vegetable stuffingHeat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the urad dal, mustard seeds and curry leaves and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
When the seeds crackle, add the green chillies, vegetables and salt and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Keep aside.

How to proceed
How to proceedPut 1 tbsp of the idli batter into each greased idli moulds. Put approx. 1 tsp of the prepared vegetable stuffing over the idli batter and finally top it with ½ tbsp of the idli batter evenly over it.
Steam in a steamer for 12 minutes.Allow the idlis to cool slightly and then demould them using a spoon.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 to make 1 more batch.Serve hot with sambhar and coconut chutney.