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Ragi Idli Recipe | Finger Millet Idli Recipe (Ragi idli dosa batter)

Ragi Idli Recipe with step by step pictures. Soft Finger Millet Idli Recipe made with ragi, urad dal and fenugreek seeds, the batter is allowed to ferment to increase its health benefits. This ragi batter is perfect to make soft idli and crispy dosa which makes it a healthy and wholesome breakfast.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Fermenting Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 451 kcal

Equipment

Idli Pot
Blender

Ingredients

  • cup Rice (Idli Rice)
  • ¾ cup Whole White Urad Dal
  • cup Ragi Flour (Finger Millet Flour)
  • 2 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 2 cups Water as needed

When Making Idli

  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 teaspoon Oil for Greasing Idli Moulds

Instructions
 

  • Wash and Soak rice and dal separately, Soak them in water separately for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Once they are soaked, grind them separately by adding little water at a time to a smooth paste. Transfer them to a large container.
  • Now add in ragi flour and salt. Mix well. Cover and let it ferment overnight.
  • The next morning, the batter would be risen, fold it well. Add in baking soda and mix well.
  • Now grease idli moulds and pour ladleful of batter into each mould and place it in a steamer. Steam it for 8 to 10 mins till it is done. Insert a skewer to check.
  • Remove it and leave it cool for 5 mins, take a spoon, dip it in some water, slide it under the idli, they will just pop out.
  • Place these idlies in hot case and serve hot with tomato chutney.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Ragi Idli Recipe | Finger Millet Idli Recipe (Ragi idli dosa batter)
Serving Size
 
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
451
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.4
g
3
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
881
mg
38
%
Potassium
 
295
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
92
g
31
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
 
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
 
1
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
234
mg
23
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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