Spinach & Saffron Swirl Idli

 

            Idlis are a great healthy breakfast option. This traditional South Indian breakfast is anytime welcome with some coconut chutney and sambar. Now how about turning them into something interesting and appealing? Then try out these yummy spinach & saffron swirl idlis for some visual treat and to make them more appetizing. So time to surprise your loved ones with these amazing Idlis. 

• 3 cups idli batter 
• 1-2 tsp. spinach puree
• few strands of saffron soaked in 2-3 tbsp. water
• oil to grease the molds

          Divide the batter into 3 bowls. Add the spinach puree in one bowl, the saffron water in another and let the third bowl remain white. Grease the idli molds.

         Spoon a tbsp. each of the white batter first, then spoon some green batter over it, followed by the saffron batter. Continue to do so, alternately spooning the batter.

         Steam in a pressure cooker (without the vent) or steamer for 15-20 minutes or till done. Serve with coconut chutney and sambar.   

Multi Coloured Designer Idli Cake

          Idlis are a great breakfast option and one of my favorite. These healthy South Indian breakfast are anytime welcome with coconut chutney and sambar. Turn them into something interesting and appealing for your loved ones. Kids will love them for sure.

          So go ahead and create this yummy designer multi colored idli cake. They are an excellent lunch box meal too. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to make this amazing visual treat.

• 5-6 cups idli batter
• pinch of red color
• pinch of green color
• pinch of yellow color
• few drops of oil to grease      

          Divide the batter into 4 bowls. Add the red colour in one bowl, green colour in the second and yellow colour in the third. Mix well. Let the last bowl remain as it is for the white colour.

          Grease a steel plate and pour a small ladle of the green batter first followed by the white, yellow and red batter or as you wish.

          With a toothpick draw lines from the middle to the edge of the idli cake or vice versa for some beautiful pattern.

          Steam for 13-15 minutes. When it cools down, run a knife around the edges to loosen it. Then gently unmold the cake. 

          Serve this delicious creation with coconut chutney and sambar.

                              Grease a steel plate & pour a small ladle of green batter first.

                                 Then add white batter, 

                                  yellow batter,

                                  and red batter or as you wish.

                     With a toothpick draw lines from middle to the edge of the idli cake
                      or vice versa for some beautiful pattern.

                     Steam for 13-15 min. When cool, run a knife around the edges & unmold.

                               Serve this delicious creation with coconut chutney & sambar.