How to make Oats Idli
About Low Calorie Oats idli Recipe: Low on calories and healthy idlis made with oats and grated carrots. Ideal for those who are calorie conscious. Oats being rich in minerals, vitamins and proteins gives this dish a high nutritive value without compromising on the delicious taste. Easy and quick to make, this Low Calorie Oats Idli recipe is ideal for a good breakfast or brunch at home.
Ingredients of Low Calorie Oats Idli
- 2 Cups oats
- 1/2 litre curd (slightly sour)
- 1 tbsp mustard seeds
- 1 tbsp urad dal
- 1/2 tbsp channa dal
- 1/2 tbsp oil
- 2 tsp green chillies, finely chopped
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped
- 1/2 tbsp turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp salt
- A pinch of fruit salt
How to Make Low Calorie Oats Idli
- 1.On a tawa, dry roast the oats until it turns slightly brown and then powder the oats in a mixer.
- 2.In a pan, add oil, mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal and allow the mustard to splutter and the dals to turn golden.
- 3.To this, add the chopped chillies, coriander and grated carrots.
- 4.Add the turmeric powder and fry for a minute.
- 5.Add this seasoning to the powdered oats mixture and add the curd to it to make a batter like that of idli batter's consistency.
- 6.You can add as much curd to the mixture to achieve the consistency, but do not add water to the batter.
- 7.Grease the idli steamer plates with oil and pour the batter into each area of the steamer.
- 8.Steam the idlis for 15 minutes.
- 9.Note: To know if the idli is cooked, poke an idli with knife and check if the batter does not stick to the knife.
- 10.Once done remove the idlis and serve with Onion chutney.
Nutritional Information
Calories 618.5 Kcal 0- 77.5gCarbs
- 23.1gFats
- N/ACholestrol
- 25.1gProtien
- N/AFiber
Phosphorous: 965.8 MgSodium: 7121.8 MgPotassium: 641.2 MgCalories: 618.5 Kcal 0
Recipe Notes
You can serve the Idlis with Sambhar and Coconut chutney as well.
Key Ingredients: oats, curd (slightly sour), mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal, oil, green chillies, carrots, coriander, turmeric powder, salt, fruit salt
