Sama Chawal Idli Recipe | Vrat Ki Idli Recipe | Vari Rice Idli Recipe

 

Sama chawal idli, also known as vrat ki idli or vari rice idli, is a delicious and nutritious dish commonly prepared during fasting days in India. Made from sama chawal (barnyard millet), these idlis are light, fluffy, and gluten-free, making them perfect for those following a vrat (fasting) diet. Here's a simple recipe to make sama chawal idli:

How to prepare.

Sama Chawal Idli Recipe | Vrat Ki Idli Recipe | Vari Rice Idli Recipe

Ingredients:

➤1 cup sama chawal (barnyard millet)

➤1/4 cup sabudana (tapioca pearls)

➤1/2 cup yogurt (plain curd)

➤Rock salt (sendha namak), to taste

➤1 teaspoon fruit salt (eno)

➤Water, as needed

➤Ghee or oil, for greasing the idli molds

Instructions:

1. Rinse the sama chawal and sabudana separately under running water until the water runs clear. Soak      them in enough water for about 4-6 hours or overnight.

2. After soaking, drain the water from both the sama chawal and sabudana.

3. In a blender or mixer grinder, grind the soaked sama chawal and sabudana together to a smooth              batter. Add yogurt and rock salt to the batter and blend again until well combined. The batter should      be thick yet pourable. If necessary, add a little water to adjust the consistency.

4. Transfer the batter to a large bowl and let it ferment for 6-8 hours or overnight in a warm place. The         fermentation process helps in making the idlis soft and fluffy.

5. Once the batter is fermented, mix it well. If the batter is too thick, add a little water to adjust the              consistency.

6. Grease the idli molds with ghee or oil.

7. Just before steaming, add fruit salt (eno) to the batter and mix gently. You will notice the batter                 becoming frothy.

8. Pour the batter into the greased idli molds, filling each mold about 3/4 full.

9. Steam the idlis in a steamer for about 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center               comes out clean.

10. Once done, remove the idli molds from the steamer and let them cool for a few minutes.

11. Carefully demold the idlis using a spoon or knife.

12. Serve the warm sama chawal idlis with coconut chutney, peanut chutney, or any other vrat-friendly       chutney of your choice.

Enjoy these fluffy and nutritious sama chawal idlis as a wholesome meal during fasting days or anytime you crave a light and healthy snack!