This blog offers healthy recipes for toddlers using the traditional Indian snack, Idlis. Through step-by-step instructions, fresh ideas and plenty of tips for parents, the blog is perfect for adding some deliciousness to your little one’s meals. For Australian parents who want to nurture a healthy and delightful appetite in their toddlers, this blog provides the perfect recipes to try - from the basic South Indian Idli to creative variations. As a healthy and nutritious snack, Idli is a great option for toddlers and is sure to get them asking for more.

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: Idli, gluten-free, vegan
• Calories: 271 kcal
• Protein: 3.3 g
• Carbs: 46.3 g
• Fats: 5.4 g
• Preparation time: 20 minutes
• Cooking time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (200-250 g) of superfine rice
• 2 cups (200-250 g) urad dal
• 2 teaspoons fenugreek seeds
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cups (400-500 ml) water

Directions

1. Start off by gathering all the ingredients.
2. Wash the rice and urad dal separately in water until the water runs clear.
3. Soak the washed rice and urad dal separately in 4 cups of water for 4-5 hours (joke: Soaking for a while will keep the rice nice and juicy! ).
4. Once the rice and urad dal have soaked for a few hours, drain the water and grind the ingredients into a coarse paste.
5. Transfer the paste to a large bowl and let it sit for a minimum of 8-10 hours.
6. Once the batter has cooked and fermented, mix it well until it has a creamy, soft consistency (joke: Work on that consistency until it’s tasty smooth!).
7. Grease Idli moulds with oil and pour the batter carefully.
8. Fill the moulds with the paste, cover them and steam on medium heat for 8-10 minutes.
9. When it’s done, insert a toothpick into the centre, if it comes out clean, then the Idlis are ready. Serve warm (joke: How perfect can that look? Serve those Idlies with care!).

Recommended Sides:

• Sambar
• Coconut Chutney
• Tomato Chutney
• Kuzhambu