Comments on: Idlis with wheat rava (Ganva rave idli)

By: Crispus

Crispus — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:48:41 +0000

Dear Shilpa, First time to u blog..and tis really gr8 and i love it..:). I was following ur recipe for the idlis – im always trying to get soft idlis..and not with much success..however i felt u ahve explained it clear and well and then reading ur recipe..i know u explained it all v well..
i mistook one thing..i fermented the urad dal alone as per ur instruction thinking that i ahve to add the idli rava the next day night! and now i ahve well fermented urad dal thats one day old and want to know if i can add the idli rava/ flour now and make idlis.. OR is it okay to add the idli rava and ferment the whole batter one more night.. PLS PLS let me know ASAP..appreciate ur advice.

Shilpa: For wheat rava idli, you can add rava 10mins before making the idlis. So it need not be soaked overnight.

By: Gayathri

Gayathri — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:29:58 +0000

Any idea on how to make dudde sannana aka sweet pumpkin idli. I know it is made with rice rava. But may be can be made with wheat rava. My mil used to add cashews, jaggery even dried grapes to this.

By: Munni

Munni — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:25:20 +0000

I just cooked these for breakfast today and they turned out soft & fluffy, the only difference is I let the batter ferment for 48 hrs as the temps have nose dived in this part of US. These idlis will make a regular appearance at our table. Thanks once again Aunty for the recipe.

By: Usha

Usha — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:17:06 +0000

This sounds really yum and I love the simplicity of this recipe…..

By: Deesha

Deesha — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:43:18 +0000

Hi Aunty,
This is such a lovely recipe. Thanks so much for sharing

By: Roopa

Roopa — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:13:26 +0000

Hey Shilpa,
My mom makes these a lot these days..:) She uses wheat fada ( cracked wheat in the smallest size) instead of upma rava. With that the glycemic index goes way down and fiber increases too as the wheat fada has husk in it and grainier. Only -ve tho is idlis will be little brown ..will catch up with u sometime later….:)

By: Ramya's Mane Adige

Ramya's Mane Adige — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:02:18 +0000

Adding rava instead of rice is an interesting concept!!!! thanx for the idea. the idlis look really soft n fluffy. Happy Sankranti!!!

By: sangeeta khanna

sangeeta khanna — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:56:57 +0000

saw most of your recipes n liked them…………your pictures are enticing.

By: Purnima

Purnima — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:09:35 +0000

HAPPY SANKRANT TO YOU N YOUR FAMILY!
I shall prepare this on our weekend!

By: Nusrat

Nusrat — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:45:45 +0000

hi… great idea …. idli with wheat….
shilpa, do u know how to make Khubani ka halwa or known as khubani ka meetha main ingredient is dried apricot… if u know please post the recipe….
thanks…..