Recently, when I was doing the Blogging Marathon and I was reading up on Diabetes Management, I came across this information that corn is indeed diabetic friendly when consumed in limited portions. Thats what prompted me to look for innovative ways to consume corn. The best way to enjoy the goodness of corn is to eat corn on the cob and eat it as fresh as we possibly can. But I was intrigued by the usage of cornmeal by fellow bloggers and decided to give it a try. My first attempt was by using it in the preparation of instant idlis. I must say, texture and taste wise, they were very similar to the regular rava idli.
Recipe adapted from here.
Corn meal 1 cup
Recipe adapted from here.
Ingredients -
Corn meal 1 cup
Yogurt/Curds 1-1 1/2 cups
Baking soda 1/2 tsp
Carrots grated 1/2 cup
Green Beans finely chopped 1/2 cup
Cashew bits 2 Tbsp (Optional)
Coriander leaves finely chopped 2 Tbsp (Optional)
Green chillies 1-2 (as per taste)
Salt as per taste
Seasoning (Oil 2 tsp, Chana dal 1 tsp, Urad dal 1 tsp, mustard seeds 1/2 tsp, jeera 1/2 tsp , curry leaves a few, Asafoetida/Hing 1/8 tsp)
Method Of Preparation -
In a heated skillet, add oil and the seasoning and after the mustard seeds splutter, add the grated carrot,beans and finely chopped green chillies. [ Roast the cashew bits if using.]
After the carrots and beans are sauteed, add the corn meal and fry for about 2 min.
Switch off the flame and in a mixing bowl, transfer the contents of the skillet and let it cool.
After a few minutes (5-6 min) add the baking soda and mix well. Then add curd and water and mix well to make a batter (like idli batter).
Leave the batter aside for 10 min. Mix in the coriander leaves if using.
Grease the idli plates and put a ladle-ful batter into each of the moulds and steam them for 15-20 min.
Upon cooling a little, take them out and enjoy with chutney of your choice. We enjoyed with peanut chutney!
Sending these idlis to Srivalli's Breakfast Mela.
Makes approx. 16 Idlis
Preparation Time 30 min
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wow....wonderful idlies...never tried them before...bookmarked ..yummy
Super Yummy Recipes
Healthy idlis..
looks so yummy n filling..
Sanyukta
http://creativesanyukta.blogspot.com/
I rarely make rava idlis but these are inviting me to give it a try.
They look delectable. I too used make them but totally stopped now. The other adult loves the regular ones with a bucket full of sambhar compared to other versions. :)
Idlis looks wonderful,super inviting and prefect..
The idli flower looks beautiful :) Cornmeal in idlies is super innovative idea..
Thanks a lot for linking this to bookmark event :)
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this is wonderful...i am gonna try this...did u use any particular corn meal?
Smitha
Smitha's Spicy Flavors
Healthy idlis..looks so yummy n filling..
wow, how beautifully presented. Love it. What is corn meal? Is it corn flour or ground dry corn?
wow....wonderful idlies...~
Delicious and healthy idli
South Indian Home
Thanks everyone.
@Smitha and Priya - I used Swad brand cornmeal from the local Indian store. It was like Sooji / Bombay Rava consistency.
Healthy idlis.
Colorful, healthy and perfect idlis.. so beautiful clicks..
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Agree cornmeal r diabetic friendly in limits.. i love these idlias.. they r so yumm n love ur blogs name i remember my granpa i always tell him "No tamalapaku thatta" ...
Happy to follow ur blog ..grt recipes..
Delicious and healthy idlis..love the recipe..thanks for sharing!
Very pretty looking idlis ok..thanks for sending them!