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Oats Vegetable Idli
A modern, fiber-rich twist on classic idli using rolled oats, semolina, and loads of grated vegetables. Soft, fluffy, and perfect for diabetic breakfasts.
Prep 15 mins + 20 mins resting
Cook 12 mins
Serves 4
GI: Low-Medium (55)
Ingredients
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NUTRITION PER SERVING
Calories
165 kcal
Protein
6g
Carbs
26g
Fiber
4g
Fat
4g
YOUR SHOPPING LIST (12)
- • 1 cup rolled oats, powdered in mixer
- • 1/2 cup fine semolina (rava/sooji)
- • 1/2 cup thick curd (yogurt)
- • 1 cup grated mixed vegetables (carrot, zucchini, beans, capsicum)
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1 tsp urad dal
- • 8-10 curry leaves
- • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
- • 1/2 tsp baking soda or Eno fruit salt
- • Salt to taste
- • 1 tbsp oil for tempering + extra for greasing molds
- • Water as needed (approx 3/4 cup)
Step-by-step Instructions
- 1Dry roast powdered oats and semolina separately on low flame for 2-3 mins each. Cool completely.
- 2Mix roasted oats, semolina, curd, salt, and grated vegetables in a large bowl. Add enough water to make a thick batter (like regular idli batter). Let rest 15-20 mins.
- 3Prepare tempering: heat oil, add mustard, urad dal, curry leaves, green chilies. Pour over batter and mix.
- 4Just before steaming, add baking soda or Eno and mix gently (batter will become frothy).
- 5Grease idli molds with little oil. Pour batter into molds.
- 6Steam in idli steamer or pressure cooker (without whistle) for 10-12 minutes.
- 7Cool 2 mins, then demold with a spoon. Serve hot with coconut chutney or tomato-onion chutney (no sugar).
DR. MEERA’S TIP
Oats add beta-glucan which significantly slows glucose absorption. Grated vegetables increase volume and nutrients while lowering net carbs per idli. Avoid coconut chutney with added sugar; use green chutney instead.
Blood sugar note: 2-3 idlis with chutney and sambar (low potato) make an excellent breakfast. The combination of complex carbs + protein from curd keeps you full for hours.