Instant Vegetable Jowar Idli( Sorghum Flour Idli)

_Idli is staple South Indian breakfast prepared atleast weekly once
_ Basic version of idli is normally prepared using urad dal and idli rava or rice. This process requires soaking and fermentation
_ Here iam preparing a very healthy and nutritious idli using jowar( Sorghum) flour. These idlis can be prepared Instantly and does not require any fermentation. These are perfect for breakfast and tastes divine when accompained with coconut chutney and sambar
_ Jowar or sorghum is good for diabetic patients and is also packed with vitamins,minerals and micro nutrients.It is rich in fibre and controls sugar levels.

Ingredients
_ One cup fine semolina( sooji or rava)
_ 3/4 cup jowar flour
_ One cup curd
_ Approximately one cup water
_ Salt as per taste
_ Teaspoon baking soda
_ Finely chopped carrot, beans
_ Chopped coriander leaves
_ Cooking oil

_ Take one cup of fine semolina( rava or sooji) in vessel and dry roast it on low flame for few minutes.

_ Add 3/4 cup jowar flour and one cup of curd. Give a mix.

_ Add approximately one cup water and keep mixing.
_ Consistency of batter should be like idli batter. Adjust water accordingly.

_ Add salt as per your taste and give a mix.

_ Add finely chopped carrot and beans. Adding vegetables makes it more healthy.
_ Add few coriander leaves and give a mix.

_ Just before steaming idlis add teaspoon baking soda. We are not fermenting batter. Adding baking soda makes soft and fluffy idlis without fermentation.

_ Grease the idli plates with little oil and add the batter to each mould.
_ I used pressure cooker for steaming. Add little water at the base of cooker and place the idli plates. Steam for 15 minutes.

_ Steamed idlis are ready.

_ You can have these idlis as it is or serve them with sambar or chutney.