How long does Ragi Idli take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Ragi Idli serve?

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

Is Ragi Idli vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Ragi Idli?

90 grams Ragi Flour, 750 grams Idli Dosa Batter, 100 ml Water, ½ tsp Salt, 1 tsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Ragi Idli?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Ragi Idli?

About 384 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Ragi Idli

Name: Ragi Idli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 90 grams Ragi Flour; 100 ml Water, For Mixing; 750 grams Idli Dosa Batter; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Oil; 750 ml Water, For Steaming

30 min
not spicy
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as ragi idly, nachni idli, kezhvaragu idli · Veg · Tiffin, Dal

Tiffin Dal Vegan Low fat Jain Gluten-free Dairy-free

Ragi idli of ready idli dosa batter mixed with ragi flour paste, rested and steamed. A mild vegetarian breakfast for 4, about 30 minutes plus resting.

Low calorie

Good for: Lunchbox, Summer

Ingredients

6 items

4 people

Ragi Flour90 grams
Water, For Mixing100 ml
Idli Dosa BatterSee how to make it750 grams
Salt½ tsp
Oil1 tsp
Water, For Steaming750 ml

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	384kcal	1536kcal
Protein	11g	44g
Carbohydrate	78g	310g
Fat	3.6g	14g
Fibre	6.3g	25g
Sugar	0.1g	0.4g

Method

1
Put the ragi flour in a large bowl. Add the mixing water little by little and whisk to a smooth paste with no lumps.
Ragi FlourWater
2
Add the idli dosa batter and salt to the ragi paste and mix well. The batter should fall slowly from a spoon. Cover and rest for 30 minutes so the ragi flour soaks in.
Idli Dosa BatterSalt
3
Grease the idli plates lightly with oil. Stir the rested batter gently once. If it is too thick, add a little water so it falls slowly from a spoon.
Oil
4
Bring the steaming water to a steady boil on high flame for 5 to 6 minutes, until it bubbles strongly. Pour the batter into the idli moulds and place them in the steamer. Steam on medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
Water
5
Switch off the flame and rest the idlis for 2 minutes. Remove them with a wet spoon and serve hot.

Before you start

How long does Ragi Idli take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Ragi Idli serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Ragi Idli vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Ragi Idli spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Ragi Idli?: 90 grams Ragi Flour, 750 grams Idli Dosa Batter, 100 ml Water, ½ tsp Salt, 1 tsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Ragi Idli?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Ragi Idli?: About 384 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.