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.   

Beetroot Swirl Idlis

          Idlis are a great healthy breakfast option. These traditional South Indian breakfast are anytime welcome with some coconut chutney and sambar as accompaniments. How about turning them into something interesting and appealing? 

          So make these yummy beetroot swirl idlis by adding some beetroot puree for a real visual treat. So go ahead and surprise your loved ones with these amazing Idlis. For this you need to check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare them.   

• 5-6 cups idli batter
• 2 tbsp. beetroot puree
• oil to grease the idli molds
• coconut chutney & sambar to serve

           Divide the batter into 2 bowls. Add the beetroot puree to one bowl and mix well. Grease the idli molds.

         Spoon a tbsp. of the white batter first. Then spoon a tsp. of the beetroot batter over it and continue to do so, alternately spooning the batter.

         Steam in a pressure cooker (without the vent) or steamer for 15 minutes (first 5 minutes on high and the remaining on a medium flame). 

          Demold the idlis when it slightly cools down and serve with coconut chutney and sambar.   

Spinach Swirl Idlis (South Indian Breakfast)

          Idlis are a great healthy breakfast option. These traditional South Indian breakfast are anytime welcome with some coconut chutney and sambar as accompaniments. How about turning them into something interesting and appealing? So make these yummy spinach swirl idlis by adding some spinach puree for a real visual treat. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it. 

• 4 cups idli batter
• 3 tbsp. spinach puree
• oil to grease the idli moulds
• coconut-coriander chutney & sambar to serve

         Divide the batter into 2 bowls. Add the spinach puree to one bowl and mix well. Grease the idli moulds.

         Pour some of the white batter first. Then pour the spinach batter over it and continue to do so, alternately pouring the batter.

         Steam in a pressure cooker (without the vent) or steamer for 15 minutes (first 5 minutes on high and the remaining on a medium flame). 

          Demould the idlis when it slightly cools down and serve with coconut chutney and sambar.   

                                Pour some of the white batter first. 

                                Then pour spinach batter over it.

                                Continue to do so, alternately pouring the batter.