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    Varagu Idli Recipe

    Last Updated On: Apr 8, 2025 by Aarthi

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    Kodo Millet Idli Recipe with step by step picture. This Varagu Idli Recipe is made with Kodo Millet and Urad Dal. Soft idli for breakfast.

    Kodo Millet Idli Recipe (Varugu Idli Recipe)

    Cooking with millets series has made me think about new recipes which can be made using them all the time. I have share thinai idli recipe before, but it has rice in them..I wanted to make a idly recipe with no rice and finally i made this.

    I should tell you, i never missed my normal rice idlies when i had this. Because they turned out so soft and fluffy. Hubby never believed that it is made with a millet..This made me so happy, because he didn't miss the regular idlies, plus this recipe has no rice. I served this with dal soup and it was yummy.

     

    Ingredients for Kodo Millet Idli Recipe (Varugu Idli Recipe)

    • Whole Urad dal - 1 cup
    • Varagu  / Kodo Millet - 5 cup
    • Fenugreek Seeds / Methi / Vendayam - 1 tsp
    • Salt to taste
     
     
    So give this a try and let me know how it turns out for you..

    How to make Kodo Millet Idli Recipe (Varugu Idli Recipe)

    1. Wash and Soak urad dal and fenugreek seeds separately and varagu rice separately for atleast 3 hours. Drain them.
    2. Take the urad dal and fenugreek in a blender and add very little water to make a thick and smooth paste. transfer it to a container.
    3. Now take the varagu rice in the same blender and make it into a fine puree. Pour this over the dal mix. Add some salt and mix well.
    4. Cover and let it ferment for 12 to 15 hours.
    5. Once it is fermented. Mix well. 
    6. Grease some idli plates with a little oil. pour small ladleful of batter into each mould and place it over the steamer. Cover and steam for 7 to 8 mins.
    7. Now remove it out and use a spoon which is dipped into water to slide the idli out.
    8. Store this idli in hot case.
    9. Serve with sambar or chutney.
     
     

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    • Kodo Millet Idli Recipe | Varagu Idli Recipe
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    Kodo Millet Idli Recipe | Varagu Idli Recipe

    Kodo Millet Idli Recipe with step by step picture. This Varagu Idli Recipe is made with Kodo Millet and Urad Dal. Soft idli for breakfast.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 7 minutes minutes
    Soaking time: 4 hours hours
    Total Time: 4 hours hours 27 minutes minutes
    Servings: 5 servings
    Calories: 878kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Whole Urad dal
    • 5 cup Varagu / Kodo Millet
    • 5 cup Fenugreek Seeds / Methi / Vendayam
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Wash and Soak urad dal and fenugreek seeds separately and varagu rice separately for atleast 3 hours. Drain them.
    • Take the urad dal and fenugreek in a blender and add very little water to make a thick and smooth paste. transfer it to a container.
    • Now take the varagu rice in the same blender and make it into a fine puree. Pour this over the dal mix. Add some salt and mix well.
    • Cover and let it ferment for 12 to 15 hours.
    • Once it is fermented. Mix well.
    • Grease some idli plates with a little oil. pour small ladleful of batter into each mould and place it over the steamer. Cover and steam for 7 to 8 mins.
    • Now remove it out and use a spoon which is dipped into water to slide the idli out. Store this idli in hot case.
    • Serve with sambar or chutney.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servings | Calories: 878kcal | Carbohydrates: 166g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 25g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 9mg
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    Varagu Idli Recipe step by step picture

     
    Measure your dal and varagu millet
    Wash it well and cover with water
    Now it is all soaked
    I used my blender to grind it..Take urad dal in a mixer
    Actually you have to add fenugreek while you are soaking urad dal, i ran out of it.
    so i used some fenugreek powder for the aroma
    Grind it to a smooth paste
    Take it in a bowl
    In the same blender add in the soaked varagu
    make a smooth paste
    pour it over the urad dal mix
    Mix well..You can add salt at this point, but i forgot..
    cover it and let it ferment 12 to 15 hours
    now add some salt
    mix well..see how airy the batter is
    Grease some idli moulds
    fill each moulds
    place the idli plates over the steamer
    cover and steam
    now it is all cooked
    dip a spoon in some water
    slide it under the idlies
    ta da
    I stored my idlies in hot case
    so it can stay warm
    done
    So spongy and so fluffy
    I served it with dal soup
     
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    1. Unknown

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      I enjoyed reading the receipies and looking at the visuals ty shall try at once only one doubt is various rice the same as varagu rice?

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    2. Aarthi

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      @UnknownWhat is various rice, i haven't heard about them.

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    3. divya cs

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      Hi

      Is the ratio 5:1. The pics u've shown show the same quantity or is it like 2.5:1.5?

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    4. Aarthi

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      @divya csYes it is 5:1...

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    5. Anonymous

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      Thank you for posting this recipe.
      What size is your cup?

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    6. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousmy cup measure 240 ml.

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    7. VidyaBala

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      very nice click. will definitely try

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    8. Nabeesa

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      Very good aarthi👌👍

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    9. Divya

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      Does it matter if i use split urad dal?

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      • Aarthi

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        You can use

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    10. Ramya

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      What will be the ratio, if I use kodo millet flour? My husband got 1 Kg of flour and I donnow how to use it.

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    11. Chithu

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      Hi, ma Can we add normal idly rice also with this rice to make idly?

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    12. Chithu

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      can we add normal idly rice with this rice to make idly? if so , in which ratio can we add ma?

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      • Aarthi

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        Normal idli rice ratio is 1 cup urad dal to 4 cups idli rice.

        Reply
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