CUCUMBER FLAVORED MASALA IDLY

HELLO FRIENDS,

Have you ever tried CUCUMBER FLAVORED MASALA IDLY?

if not, I shall show you this new flavored IDLY.

Sometimes we do not get much time or sometimes no mood to make normal IDLY SAMBHAR AND CHUTNEY.

You want a change in taste. At that time you can try this healthy version of tasty and newly flavored Idly.

The advantage of this IDLY is that you can prepare this IDLY faster than the normal idly without waiting for a long time for fermentation.

This CUCUMBER FLAVORED MASALA IDLY is made by using Semolina and Cucumber, Onions, Soaked Chana dal, fresh coconut, green chilies, and a few fresh herbs.

This IDLY is very healthy because there is no need for oil during cooking, except the oil used for greasing the Idly molds.

CUCUMBER is the hero of this dish, let us know about it.

It is low in calories but high in nutrients such as Vitamins and Minerals.
It contains Anti-oxidants and detoxifies your body.
High in fiber so aids in weight loss.
Lowers blood Sugar.
It hydrates the body as it contains water.
The good thing about cucumber is that it can be taken raw as well as in cooked and semi-cooked forms.

CUCUMBER comes in different varieties.

I have used a normal Indian Cucumber.

Cucumber gives a nice aroma and taste to the Idly.

Let us see the ingredients needed to make this SOFT, SPONGY, CUCUMBER FLAVORED MASALA IDLY

INGREDIENTS:

Semolina-1 cup (medium fine)
Cucumber-1 medium size(grated 1 cup)
Onion-1 big finely cut
Bengal gram dal (Chana dal)-1/4 cup (washed and soaked for one hour)
Freshly grated coconut-1 cup
Water-1 to 1 1/2 cup
Green chilies-5-7 finely chopped
Ginger-1 inch (grated)
Curry leaves-15-20 leaves finely chopped
Fresh coriander leaves- a small bunch (washed and finely chopped)
Cumin seeds-1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder-1/2 teaspoon
Salt-1 level teaspoon or according to taste.

PREPARATIONS NEEDED FOR MAKING BATTER FOR CUCUMBER-FLAVORED MASALA IDLY

Select a firm and fresh cucumber.
Wash and peel. Remove the seeds if they are not tender.
Grate the cucumber.

Peel and cut the onion into small pieces.
Wash and chop the Green chilies, curry leaves and Coriander leaves.
Grate the ginger after washing it.
Soak the chana dal in hot water after washing to make the soaking process faster.
Grate 1/2 portion of the coconut (1 cup gratings)
Roast the semolina in a pan on low flame till you get a nice aroma and color.

Meanwhile, boil the water. (one and a half cups)

METHOD OF PREPARING CUCUMBER FLAVORED MASALA IDLY BATTER

Take a mixing bowl.
Put the roasted semolina in it.

Add 1 cup of water and the grated cucumber.
Also add soaked chana dal, freshly grated coconut, turmeric powder, grated ginger, chopped curry leaves, green chilies, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, and salt.