Breakfast Special- Add A Hint Of Podi To Healthy Quinoa Idli For Great Flavour

South Indian cuisine offers a variety of dishes to make your meals an absolute delight. From delightful idli to dosa, the cuisine has something to suit every palate. Loaded with perfect options, the dishes are prepared with a combination of coconut and curry leaves that not only enhance the taste of the dishes but make them a perfect fit to tickle the tastebuds. Idli makes for a perfect breakfast option and one such option straight from the south Indian cuisine is Quinoa idli. To add a protein-packed breakfast to your menu, this idli makes for a great match. This versatile ingredient quinoa is rich in fibre which not only helps control cholesterol but blood levels along with heart diseases as well. If you are thinking to give your ordinary lentil idli recipe a break then add a cup of quinoa to the batter and toss it a hint of podi for a change. This perfect combination not only makes for a flavourful breakfast but also high-protein diet as well.Also Read: Five Kochi’s Oldest Outlets You Need To Visit During Your Kerala Trip

Quinoa Idli with Podi RecipePrepared with simple ingredients, follow these easy steps and make your mornings delightful and spicy.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup quinoa
• ½ cup urad dal
• ½ cup idli rice
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1 pinch mustard
• 2 pinches of podi

MethodStep 1: Start by soaking rice and quinoa together at least for 3-4 hours. Rinse well and grind until smooth. Sprinkle water and don’t forget to soak urad dal and fenugreek seeds together for 2 hours. Step 2: Transfer both the batters to a mixing bowl and add salt to it. Close the lid and set aside to ferment for 8 hours. The batter must be thick. Grease the idli plates with oil and take a ladleful of batter into the mould. Step 3: Steam cook for 10 minutes or until the idlis are fluffy and cooked properly. Remove the idlis and allow it to cool. Step 4: In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter and add idlis to the oil. Sprinkle podi over the idli and toss gently. Ensure that the idli doesn’t break and they are coated evenly. Serve warm quinoa idli with podi and enjoy!