Oats idli that is perfect for breakfast, one of the tasty and healthy Indian oats breakfast recipes! Step by step pictures! I wanted to try instant oats idly for a long time. I used to make a version of this before,by adding a oats as major part in the rava idly,but when I saw the Instant oats idli at sharmis passions,they looked very tempting to try, moreover, I wanted to try goduma rava idli too,and this recipe is a double treat for me as it combines both. I love this recipe very much and this tastes very similar to the usual rava idly,more healthy undoubtedly! I made variations a bit to suit my taste buds and convenience..
Instant Oats idli recipe
Recipe Cuisine: Indian | Recipe Category: Breakfast
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook time: 15 mins | Makes: 8
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook time: 15 mins | Makes: 8
Oats idli that is perfect for breakfast, one of the tasty and healthy Indian oats breakfast recipes. Step by step pictures!
Ingredients
Oats(I used quick cook) – 1 cup
Wheat rava (godhumai rava) – 1/2 cup
Curd – 1/2 cup
Grated carrot – 2 tbsp
Water – 1/2 cup +more if needed
salt – As needed
Eno fruit salt – 1/2 tsp
Lemon Juice – from 1/2 of a lemon
Green chillies,finely chopped – 2
Chopped coriander leaves – 1 tbsp
Chopped ginger – 1 tsp
Wheat rava (godhumai rava) – 1/2 cup
Curd – 1/2 cup
Grated carrot – 2 tbsp
Water – 1/2 cup +more if needed
salt – As needed
Eno fruit salt – 1/2 tsp
Lemon Juice – from 1/2 of a lemon
Green chillies,finely chopped – 2
Chopped coriander leaves – 1 tbsp
Chopped ginger – 1 tsp
To Temper
Oil – 1 tblsp
Mustard – 3/4 tsp
Urad dal – 1 tsp
Channa dal – 1 tsp
Curry leaves – 1 sprig
Mustard – 3/4 tsp
Urad dal – 1 tsp
Channa dal – 1 tsp
Curry leaves – 1 sprig
Method:
- Dry roast Oats for 3 minutes in medium flame until nice aroma comes.Powder it coarsely after it cools down.
- Heat a pan with oil and temper the items in the table ‘To temper’ ,followed by the veggies u decided to add and ginger,green chillies,coriander leaves. Give it a quick fry and add the wheat rava and fry for a minute in medium flame.
- Transfer to mixing bowl, add oats,salt,curd,lemon juice,water as required and make a batter,which consistency is similar to our idly batter.(neither too runny nor too thick). Mix well. Add Eno fruit salt just before making idlies and mix well. This will give you a frothy/airy batter which gives a soft spongy idly.
- Pour the batter in a greased idly plate and cook just like you cook the regular idlies but for more time,say 10-15 minutes,until done.
Notes
- I used quacker quick cook oats,you can use any kind of oats and follow the same process
- I added carrot and sometimes also green peas,you can use the veggies of ur choice and its optional too.
- Add a pinch of cooking soda if u dont have eno fruit salt.
- U can use the regular rava also..
- Adding ginger and coriander leaves gives a great flavour to the idlies.
- You can adjust the curd quantity.Accordingly adjust water quantity too.
Serve hot with any chutney of your choice.
Am happy to send this to Event CWF : Oats.. at Priya’s Blog.
Premalatha Aravindhan
January 22, 2011 at 12:32 amWow Raji super!!!Idly luks very soft and healthy…Ang mo kio ku 2 idly parcel pls,very hungry:)
savitha ramesh
January 22, 2011 at 1:03 amdelicios idlies and cute pics raji
Swathi
January 22, 2011 at 1:17 amRaji,
Instant idly looks delicious and soft.
Soumya
January 22, 2011 at 1:35 amyummy and healthy idli…sooo soft,feel like having it now….
Sharmilee! :)
January 22, 2011 at 1:36 amUr idlies are perfect, I luv the texture n color of ur idlies than mine. The fact that it uses less curd makes it all the more good, am very much tempted to try ur version soon
Ambika
January 22, 2011 at 1:44 amWow Raks! Looks delicious!! Love the healthy combo of wheat rava and oats!
Sowmya
January 22, 2011 at 2:36 amVery healthy combination….looks great, excellent recipe!
Vegetarian Cultural Creatives
Mahi
January 22, 2011 at 2:44 amIdlies look yummy!
Smitha
January 22, 2011 at 3:17 amThe idlis looks so fluffy and soft…Now i know what i am making for tomorrows breakfast! 🙂
check out the new event at my blog:
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sharada
January 22, 2011 at 3:31 amidli looks perfect and way too healthy….yum
Shanthi
January 22, 2011 at 3:34 amIts perfect and fluffy. I too do it the same way for any instant idlis
Sush
January 22, 2011 at 3:40 amTempting Idlis..will try and let you know…
Regarding the Jalapeno Peppers, I bought it from Mustafa. Brand is American Garden. It is available in level 2, near to the pooja items section
Divya Kudua
January 22, 2011 at 4:38 amWow,this is truly a great recipe!!
notyet100
January 22, 2011 at 5:14 amwow feel like trying this,.
Priti
January 22, 2011 at 5:18 amI still hav your lemon oats back of my mind and now this …cool…I better go n eat my oats packet now ..looks delish…
Hamaree Rasoi
January 22, 2011 at 6:16 amI was looking at the oats idlis for last 10 minutes. They look lovely and so healthy. Excellent preparation.
Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi
Satya
January 22, 2011 at 6:20 aminstant oats rava idli … perfect healthy breakfast and the idlis look so soft and yummy…
I got to try this soon…wonderful idea
Super Yummy Recipes
G
January 22, 2011 at 7:17 amThis one is a superhit recipe for instant idli..Have to try addition of oats and godumai rava.A very healthy combo..I use a similar method for rava idli..
http://ensamayalarangam.blogspot.com
jeyashrisuresh
January 22, 2011 at 7:30 amidlis with oats and goduma rava ,a very healthy and best for dieters like us:)
Will this for sure
jeyashrisuresh
January 22, 2011 at 7:30 amWill try this for sure
Anonymous
January 22, 2011 at 8:01 amwonderful idlis…turned out perfect…thanks for your lovely comments in my blog…I am both honoured and humbled..
Reva
Akila
January 22, 2011 at 8:21 amOats godhumai rawa idli… wow simply superb… rak's u really rock……
Priya
January 22, 2011 at 9:15 amPrefect looking healthy idlies, Raji send them to Oats event going in my space dear…
sowmya's creative saga
January 22, 2011 at 9:16 ami make this often..looks yumm..
Prathibha
January 22, 2011 at 9:17 amThose idlis look superb…very yummy n soft…
Satya
January 22, 2011 at 9:30 amNice yummy looking idlis.. if you dont ming you can send them to my event Twist the Traditional – Idli
vidhas
January 22, 2011 at 10:49 amOats with sambha rava is a healthy choice, i used to add suji. will surely try this.,
ila
January 22, 2011 at 10:51 amyummy and healthy idly 🙂
Aruna Manikandan
January 22, 2011 at 12:16 pmlooks healthy and delicious dear….
awesome clicks 🙂
Suja Sugathan
January 22, 2011 at 4:01 pmSuper soft idlis..tempting and delicious,healthy ..must try this
Happy Cook
January 22, 2011 at 4:05 pmI can drool i dont even have a idlie pan Looks so soft,
Kurinji
January 22, 2011 at 4:25 pmwow very healthy n delicious idly….
Priya Sreeram
January 22, 2011 at 4:31 pmthey look very soft and inviting–loved the recipe !
Kairali sisters
January 22, 2011 at 6:24 pmOMG idlis looks so soft and yummmy..this is such a quick and great recipe raks…Thank you…
Devi
January 22, 2011 at 11:38 pmwow, what a healthy recipe you've shared! that too with step-by-step pics and alternatives!.. looks very nice n healthy too 🙂 thank you!!
Rashmi
January 23, 2011 at 1:42 amGreat idea and healthy too…will definitely try the recipe!
Pavithra
January 23, 2011 at 4:26 amI have made oats idli using white rava combination.. Wheat rawa no..surely will try using wheat rawa this time. Healthy too 🙂
Priya's Feast
January 23, 2011 at 9:41 ammy hubby is in diet…i am sure i am going to make this for him…
Krithi's Kitchen
January 23, 2011 at 2:23 pmIdli cannot be more healthier than this… admiring ur idlies.. the color and texture is excellent…
Anonymous
January 23, 2011 at 7:14 pmGosh they look awesome.. You always come up with the tastiest of indian dishes!! 😀
Laavanya
January 24, 2011 at 1:26 amHealthy and Delicious – what more can one ask for.. I'm definitely going to try this soon.
Rachu
January 24, 2011 at 4:34 amYou have opened a new world of Oats.. I am loving it
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Sharmi
January 24, 2011 at 6:18 amThe texture of the idly is very nice! Very healthy idea:)
Vani
January 24, 2011 at 9:41 amThey've come out perfect! Gotta try.
Lavi
January 24, 2011 at 2:51 pmlove it! Tempting pics!
aipi
January 24, 2011 at 7:41 pmWow..I am totally loving this recipe..they look soooo perfect..must try!
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PriyaVaasu
January 25, 2011 at 8:16 amHealthy and yummy!!!!
Anonymous
January 26, 2011 at 10:27 amOats idlis are new to me, and they look amazing! + I really like that you don't need to wait for fermentation of the batter!
Krithi's Kitchen
January 27, 2011 at 2:08 amOats idli looks so colorful.. I am hungry now…
Sayantani
January 27, 2011 at 9:30 amawesome, perfect and bookmarked
Sarah Naveen
January 28, 2011 at 5:20 pmHey Raks..i tried this and was too good ..Thank you 🙂
Shobha Kamath
February 4, 2011 at 6:16 amThanks for this healthy recipe. They look so good & fluffy, I have bookmarked this page! Will try it soon.
Devi
February 14, 2011 at 6:14 pmHi, tried your idly recipe… came out good :), we loved it…thank you!
RAKS KITCHEN
February 15, 2011 at 12:16 amDevi,thanks so much 🙂
Square Meals
August 27, 2011 at 12:48 amI just tried these for breakfast..they came out really well.
veena krishnakumar
September 13, 2011 at 12:14 pmJust tried this out. IT was very tasty .Blogged this at
http://veenasvegnation.blogspot.com/2011/09/oats-rava-idli-with-coconut-chutney.html
Jeya
December 21, 2011 at 9:03 pmhi, is it possible to make this idly(and also for rava idly) without curd because my dad wont eat curd.
RAKS KITCHEN
December 21, 2011 at 9:05 pmSure u can try…
Meena Kannan
February 5, 2012 at 3:35 amwhat a snap??!!what a recipe!?!!Room pootu yosippingaloo!!!very very innovative…hugs!….gonna try wright now n post try to post the pics on FB…
nalz
March 1, 2012 at 1:45 pmI had a few lady friends over for lunch and tried these idlies for the first time yesterday. They turned out so well and each and everyone wanted the recipe. Even those who don't necessarily like idlies loved this version. I am an ardent follower of your blog. Thank you for such wonderful recipes.
Healthy Living
May 16, 2012 at 1:36 amI tried ur recipe last nite… they r super yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this recipe is a keeper!!!
Santosh Bangar
June 26, 2012 at 8:48 amhealthy and gr8 recipe try it soon
Anonymous
August 4, 2012 at 11:48 ami also tried it it's just awesum!tastes great with sambar.
rajalakshmi
September 3, 2012 at 4:10 pmwat is d other option for eno fruit salt.raji mam
rajalakshmi
September 3, 2012 at 4:10 pmwat is d other option for eno fruit salt.raji mam
RAKS KITCHEN
September 3, 2012 at 4:11 pmYou can try using 1/2 tsp cooking soda, but eno fruit salt makes it very soft. But cooking soda can be added
Arpita Panda
September 17, 2012 at 1:17 pmHi..I tried out this recipe and it turned out really well. Tasted great with sambhar. Me and my husband loved it :).
kalyani
September 27, 2012 at 4:44 amHi Raji,
Can i keep these idlis's for few hrs and den serve.
Thx
kalyani
September 27, 2012 at 4:44 amHi Raji, Can i keep this idli's for few hours and den heat in a microwave for 30 secs and den serve.
Thx
RAKS KITCHEN
September 27, 2012 at 4:45 amYes it will stay good, hot pack will be a better option, still if you keep covered properly, its is good even after cooling down.
moutushi
September 30, 2012 at 1:26 pmHi, made those idlis today, Awesome!
Smita Shetty
November 12, 2012 at 12:35 amGave the recipe a go and the idlis turned out fab! Thanks for sharing this!
Sushma Allamraju
December 14, 2012 at 2:10 amThanks raks. It came out very well except the idls were not raised like normal ones. I cooked more than 20 mints. I made sure I followed all ur instructions. What do u think I'm missing?
sapna
December 16, 2012 at 2:47 pmThanks Raji for the wonderful oat iddli recipe.My kids loved it along with your corriander chutney recipe(not to mention that we too liked but to please the kids palate it is tough).
Fareeda
February 10, 2013 at 4:13 pmHas anyone tried steaming these idlis in the microwave?
tennisfan30
February 18, 2013 at 3:11 amcan i avoid the eno fruit salt or cooking soda and just make the idlys as it is? will hey come out good still?
RAKS KITCHEN
February 18, 2013 at 3:12 amYes sure you can try that.
Surkhab
June 27, 2013 at 2:15 pmI tried this oats idly and it was yummy….
sheetal
July 17, 2013 at 10:49 pmHi there,
Just came accross your Blog, would like to give you a feedback that I would come to your blog because you have the photos of each step in the recipe, and I think that that's what makes your blog stand out from any other recipe blog out there. I love it and have already marked your blog for some yummy recipes,
Thanks
Sarada Subramaniam
August 9, 2013 at 6:27 amHey,just now i made this idli for dinner and it came out very well…and u know my kid just loved it….thank u very much for posting such a healthy recipe…..
Poonam More
October 5, 2013 at 8:30 amHi Raks!
I tried the idli's , me ,my husband and my son (2 year old) loved it. I am looking forward to trying more of your recipes . Thanks for a delicious and healthy recipe.
silentsheetal
October 19, 2013 at 9:59 amhi, i would love to try this, it looks so healthy and yummy,
but What is wheat rava ?
Raks anand
October 19, 2013 at 10:07 amIts broken wheat, will be dull in colour not white as semolina/ Rava
Vignesh Viswanathan
October 29, 2013 at 10:33 amwhen to add the oats powdered? (not mentioned anywhere)
Jane
November 8, 2013 at 2:48 amHi, i made this for breakfast today. Came out really well and tasty. I added carrot and cabbage. My 1 yr old like it a lot and so did my colleagues at work!
A query: Should we add 11 tsp of oil as mentioned in the 'Temper' section or is it 1 tsp. Kindly clarify.
ur recipes r simple and easy. Thanks. Keep up the good work!
Raks anand
November 8, 2013 at 2:50 amIts a typo, sorry. Thanks for pointing out.
Jane
November 8, 2013 at 7:27 amThank you!
Meeeeee
November 16, 2013 at 4:20 pmTried this recipe… It was a super hit.. tasted great with sambar 🙂
Vandana Chahbra
December 9, 2013 at 8:18 pmHi, you mentioned above wheat rava is broken wheat. But is it same as cracked wheat (daliya) ?
Raks anand
December 9, 2013 at 8:22 pmYes I meant the same
Kavita Suresh
February 22, 2014 at 7:29 amJust made and had this with coconut chutney. My husband, who doesnt like oats at all, liked it too, so did my fussy kid. I followed the recipe exactly. It was soft, but had a slight slimy texture to it. Was it because I did anything wrong or is it due to the natural texture of oats and dalia?? Do let me know because I am planning to make this again in the near future with sambar.
Raks anand
February 22, 2014 at 8:21 amIt was not sticky for me, but in contrast it will be only dry. May be coz of water quantity.
Radhakrishnan
March 9, 2014 at 4:45 amI will try and comment, thank u
dgsuresh
June 17, 2014 at 6:54 amI have tried this. It came very hard. Except eno/soda everything was same as explained. Any thing missing?
Raks anand
June 17, 2014 at 7:02 amIf you skip the main ingredient, it will sure be hard. Nex time do try with uno
Maya n Srikumar
October 2, 2014 at 3:24 pmI tried…….came out very soft………perfect………Thank you so much for posting all the steps…..
My husb. just loved it…..!!
🙂
Manjula Sridhar
December 16, 2014 at 8:15 amDear Raji,
I tried this yesterday………. Very tasty and delicious… Excellent receipe. But i felt it was sticking, like gel or paste in between the idlis. To avoid the stickiness what to be done. But i followed your procedure perfectly. I added suji ravi instead of wheat rava
Raks anand
December 16, 2014 at 8:17 amTry using wheat rawa, that could be the problem.
CoolBlues
December 18, 2014 at 4:26 amHi Raji
Can i use the batter to make dosa or uttappam?
Thanks
Raks anand
December 18, 2014 at 4:31 amNo I dont think so. Will post uttapam recipe soon. But instant oats dosa is there already in my blog, check the oats recipe page.
Raji Hari
November 7, 2015 at 4:33 amHi raks. I tried this oats idli today. It came out well. So yummy ! Thanks again for such wonderful recipes with super tempting pics. Keep rocking !!
Sam
November 27, 2015 at 10:46 amHi, tried this out yesterday as per instructions without the eno salt. Steamed in cooker for about 15 mins. The wheat raw wasn't completely cooked..do i have to add the eno salt for softness..please advise
Raks anand
November 27, 2015 at 10:46 amEno is important for softness. Please follow the recipe fully next time.
Sam
November 29, 2015 at 9:05 amHI, tried this as per your instructions without the eno salt, the idlis dint turn fluffy nd the wheat rawa (broken wheat) was partially cooked… plus advise
Sowmya
June 28, 2016 at 6:45 amHi raks.. I tried this recipe today came out well thnkx a lot..but the only thing is slimy texture i guess because of oats however the idlis were very soft.. how abt half cup rava cup half broken wheat and half cup oats.. does this works.. plz suggest..
Raks anand
June 28, 2016 at 7:03 amtry using fine rawa instead of the more coarse broken wheat.
Raks anand
June 28, 2016 at 7:04 amMay be water content was slightly more. try using little less. Adding rava is a good idea too. But nothing to do with the texture still.
ANU s
July 26, 2016 at 9:56 amwhat can i use instead of curd ?… i dnt like the taste of curd.. can i skip curd?
Raks anand
July 26, 2016 at 10:19 amMay be reduce the quantity. But trust me you won't taste curd in the one…
Asmitha Raj
October 5, 2016 at 8:16 pmTried this recipe and turned out very good.. I have tried other methods but this one was the most flavorful… all your recipes hav turned very good… a big thanks to you for blogging.. this is my go to blog for any recipe and hav recommended to many friends who have tried your recipes and liked a lot…
Unknown
July 26, 2018 at 2:44 pmHi Rajeswari,
Your blog is among the ones I regularly use, thanks for posting great recipes that are simple to cook. I have Gluten allergy and wheat/wheat products are a strict No No, can I make this without Godhumai Rava? What can I substitute it with, will any millet be a good substitute?
Raks Kitchen
July 26, 2018 at 2:50 pmI have not tried with millets this way, I just have tried fermentation method as cooking time is more for millets. So If using millets, better to go for grinding method or something like upma kozhukattai 🙂
Pia
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