Making Low Calorie Oats Idli at Home!

Oats are one of the healthiest food options among all diet recipes. Oats contain soluble fibre beta-glucan that slows digestion and helps in weight loss. The diabetes-friendly grain also believed to lower risk of cardiovascular diseases since it helps in reducing cholesterol level in blood. So, here is a South Indian breakfast option for you.

Ingredients

2 Cups oats, 1/2 litre curd (slightly sour), 1 tbsp mustard seeds, 1 tbsp urad dal, 1/2 tbsp channa dal, 1/2 tbsp oil, 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1 cup grated carrots, 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander, 1/2 tbsp turmeric powder, 2 tbsp salt, a pinch of fruit salt

Let’s make it:

1. Dry roast the oats in a pan till it turns slightly brown, keep it aside to cool down and then grind it to powder in a mixer. Keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, channa dal, urad dal and once the mustard splutters and the dals turn golden brown add the chopped chillies, coriander and grated carrots…
3. Then add the turmeric powder and keep frying for a minute. Then remove it from flame.
4. Add the tadka or seasoning to the powdered oats along with curd and mix well to it to make a batter consistency.
5. Take the idli steamer plates and grease them with few drops of oil. Then pour the batter with the help of a spoon into each circular area of the idly steamer plates.
6. Steam the idlis for about 15 minutes.
7. Once the idlis are done remove from flame and wait for 2-3 minutes before taking out the idlis from the mould.
8. Serve with Sāmbhar and chutney of your choice.

Note:

1. You can add as much curd to the batter to achieve the desired consistency, but make sure not to add water to the batter.
2. To know whether the idli is cooked or not, poke idli with a toothpick or knife and check if it does not stick to the toothpick or knife.