How long does Instant Rava Idly take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Instant Rava Idly serve?

10. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Instant Rava Idly vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Instant Rava Idly spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Instant Rava Idly?

1 cup Rava, ½ cup Curd, ½ tsp Baking Soda, 2 Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Chana Dal, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Instant Rava Idly?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Instant Rava Idly?

About 121 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Instant Rava Idly

Name: Instant Rava Idly
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 1 tbsp Chana Dal; 1 tbsp Urad Dal (split); 2 tbsp Cashew (half), Chopped; 2 sprigs Curry leaves, Chopped; 1 inch Ginger, Finely Chopped; 2 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 1 cup Rava; 1 tsp Salt; ½ cup Curd; ½ cup Water; ½ tsp Baking Soda; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; ¼ cup Water; For Greasing Oil

30 min
mild
Serves 10

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

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8 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as rava idli, suji idli, instant rava idli · Veg · Tiffin

Tiffin

Instant rava idly: rava roasted with a mustard, dal and ginger tempering, mixed with curd and steamed. No fermenting, mild, makes 10, 30 minutes, video.

Low calorie

Good for: Lunchbox, Rainy Day

Ingredients

16 items

10 people

Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Asafoetida1 pinch
Chana Dal1 tbsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tbsp
Cashew (half), Chopped2 tbsp
Curry leaves, Chopped2 sprigs
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 inch
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Rava1 cup
Salt1 tsp
Curd½ cup
Water¾ cup
Baking Soda½ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
OilFor Greasing

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 10 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 10 people
Energy	121kcal	1210kcal
Protein	3.7g	37g
Carbohydrate	16g	159g
Fat	4.8g	48g
Fibre	1.2g	12g
Sugar	0.8g	8g

Cookd masalas for rava

Method

1
Heat oil and splutter the mustard seeds. Add the asafoetida, chana dal and urad dal and allow them to roast well.
OilMustard SeedsAsafoetidaChana DalUrad Dal (split)
2
Add the cashew to the pan. Add the curry leaves, chopped ginger, and green chilli and saute well.
Cashew (half)Curry leavesGingerGreen Chilli
3
Add the rava and roast the mixture on a low flame for 5 mins. Allow the mixture to cool down.
Rava
4
Add the salt, curd, water and baking soda and chopped coriander leaves. Whisk to combine well. Rest the batter for 15-20 mins.
SaltCurdWaterBaking SodaCoriander Leaves
5
Adjust the consistency with a little over ¼ Cup of water to make a thick but flowing batter.
Water
6
Grease an idly mold and add the batter.
Oil
7
Steam the idlis for 10-12 mins.
8
Cool for a minute or two, De-mold with a spoon, and serve hot.

Before you start

How long does Instant Rava Idly take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Instant Rava Idly serve?: 10. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Instant Rava Idly vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Instant Rava Idly spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Instant Rava Idly?: 1 cup Rava, ½ cup Curd, ½ tsp Baking Soda, 2 Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Chana Dal, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Instant Rava Idly?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Instant Rava Idly?: About 121 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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A Cookd cookAugust 2026
is it necessary to add baking soda
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Divya NairFebruary 2024
tried this today. paired great with the tiffin sambar. absolutely fantastic !
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Aarthi JamesNovember 2022
Hi Cookd, I made this recipe today. My husband and I liked it. Yum!!
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Pamila MonicaJanuary 2022
I tried it....it was just amazing everyone loved at my home