Rava Idli

Ingredients:

• 2 cups semolina 
• 2 cups yogurt
• 1 1/2 cups grated carrot
• 1 tsp ginger, grated and crushed
• 3-4 green chillies, finely chopped
• 4-5 stalks of coriander, finely chopped
• 4 tbsp grated coconut
• 2 tsp mustard seeds
• 2 tsp channa dal (split chickpea)
• baking soda, a pinch
• cashews
• Salt to taste

Preparation

1. Roast semolina until the aroma comes out.
2. Heat oil and splutter mustard seeds, add ginger, green chillies and channa dal and fry for some time. 
3. Switch off, add semolina and mix well. Add all the other ingredients except cashews and mix well. Let it stand for 30 minutes.
4. Grease an idli stand and place some cashews in each mould. Then pour the mixture and steam for 12 to 15 minutes.
5. Serve hot with mint and coriander chutney.

Note: Makes about 24 idlis