Rava Idli

Ingredients:

• Rava - 2 cups
• Coconut - 1.5 cups
• Cashewnut (broken into small pieces) - 1.5 tbsp
• Curd - 4 cups
• Mustard - 1/4 tsp
• Channa Dhal - 1.25 tsp
• Urad Dhal - 1.25 tsp
• Coriander Leaves (finely chopped) - 1/2 cup
• Curry Leaves (finely chopped) - 1 tbsp
• Hing - 1 pinch
• Turmeric Powder - 1 pinch
• Ginger (grated) - 1/2 tsp 
• Ghee or oil - 2 tbsp
• Salt - to taste

Method:

1. Put ghee in kadai, and after it is heated, splutter mustard seeds. 
2. Add channa dhal, cashews and urad dhal and saute till it becomes golden brown.
3. Now add turmeric, hing and curry leaves.
4. Add rava and roast along with the other ingredients in the pan on medium flame.
5. Transfer the contents to a larger vessel and add coconut, curd, coriander leaves and salt.
6. Place aside for an hour.
7. Test the consistency of the batter. If it is too thick, you can add some water. Do not make the batter too thin either.
8. Grease the idli plate with ghee. Add the batter into the idli cups and steam for about 10 to 15 minutes.
9. Serve hot with ghee and chutney/chutney powder.
10. Optional: You can add grated carrot on the top of the idlis before serving.