Semiya Idli | Vermicelli Idli

Semiya idli is a traditional instant idli variety made with vermicelli and curd. It requires only 30 minutes of fermentation.This idli is super easy to make and tastes absolutely delicious. Check out how to make this yummy Semiya idli or vermicelli idli recipe below.

Ingredients

Semiya/ vermicelli-2 cups

Rava/ sooji -1 cup

Curd-2 1/2cups

Salt to taste 

Cooking soda-1/2 tsp

Mustard seeds-1 tsp

Bengal gram dhal-2 tsps

Green chillies -2 nos finely chopped

Ginger 1 inch piece finely chopped
Curry leaves few 

Ghee-1 tsp

Oil -1 tsp for greasing the idli plates

Method

👉Dry roast the semiya until light golden brown colour.set aside.

👉Dry roast the rava until light golden brown colour .Set aside.

👉In the same kadai heat ghee add mustard seeds, bengal gram dhal,green chillies,ginger and saute for a minute ,now the tempering is ready.

  👉In a mixing bowl add the roasted semiya and rava ,curd, tempering,salt and cooking soda mix everything well and close with a lid and set aside for 30 mins for fermentation.

👉Now after 30 mins check the batter if it is thick add little curd and adjust the consistency.

👉Grease the idli plates with oil and pour a laddle of the batter in each groove.

👉Keep it inside the idli cooker with enough water in the vessel.

👉Steam the idlis for 10 mins.

👉Serve hot with chutney.

Preparation time-30 mins
Serves-4

Note

✍️You can use readymade roasted rava and vermicelli.