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Rawa Idli
 
 
Prepration: 10 mins.
Cooking: 6 mins.
Makes 6 Cal/Ser 82
 
Ingredients
1 cup semolina (rawa suji)
1 cup yogurt (dahi)
½ cup water
½ tsp soda-bi-carb (mitha soda)
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp chopped curry leaves
¾ tsp salt
¼ cup grated coconut, optional
 
Method
1. In a flat dish, microwave 1 tbsp oil for 1 minute.
2. Add rawa suji. Mix well. Microwave for 1 min. Add curry leaves & salt. Mix well.
3. Allow to cool. Add coconut, yogurt, water and mitha soda. Keep aside for 10 minutes.
4. Grease small glass bowls or micro proof idli maker. Pour 3-4 tbsp mixture in each bowl. Arrange in a ring in microwave. Microwave for 4 minutes. If the idlis appear wet, wait for 5 minutes, usually they get done after giving them 5 minutes standing time. Serve with coconut chutney.