This is an extraordinarily healthy and colourful version of the traditional South Indian Vegetable idli recipe, with vegetables added to the dough, giving extra flavour, texture, and nutrition. It's soft, fluffy, and delicious as a tasty breakfast or snack with fibre, vitamins, and minerals. This Vegetable Idli is a relatively simple and wonderful recipe for those who wish to include more vegetables in their diet, as this treat is wholesome and low in calories. To prepare Vegetable Idli, soak rice and split black gram with a small amount of water for several hours; let it drain and grind together to form a smooth batter, leaving it to ferment overnight. It is a fermentation that gives the idlis a soft and airy texture. Once the batter is ready, chop vegetables like carrots, peas, beans, and onions, add a pinch of turmeric here for colour and flavour, and grease the vegetable idli moulds with a vegetable-infused batter. Steam the Vegetable idlis for about 10-15 minutes till they are cooked nicely and soft in texture. Serve the Vegetable Idli hot with coconut chutney and sambar for an all-around meal. This is one dish that impresses anyone at any time of day. It can be prepared for a terrific breakfast, lunch, or dinner; it is incredibly soothing to the stomach yet full of flavour. Anyone looking for a wholesome, easy meal again, with a twist of modern presentation of a classic South Indian dish, will love this one.

• 1/2 capsicum
• 3 tsp cooking oil
• 1 tsp mustard
• 1 tsp chana dal
• 1 tsp urad dal
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 pinch hing
• Curry leaves
• 2 chilli
• 1 inch ginger
• 5 cashew
• 1/2 tsp carrot
• 2 tbsp sweet corn
• 5 beans
• 2 tbsp peas
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup sooji
• ¾ cup curd
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves
• 1/2 tsp eno

• Start the recipe of vegetable idli by heating three teaspoons of oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Once it's hot, toss in a teaspoon of mustard seeds and wait for that signature splutter.
• Add a teaspoon of chana dal and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds (aka jeera).
• Stir them around until they get toasty, and fragrant, and the chana dal turns golden brown.
• Next, add one teaspoon of urad dal, a pinch of hing, and a few curry leaves.
• This combo is the OG flavour bomb and lays the perfect foundation for your idlis.
• Now, spice things up with two finely chopped green chillies, a one-inch piece of finely chopped ginger, and five chopped cashews.
• Saut everything until the cashews turn a beautiful golden brown.
• This step adds a nutty crunch that's chef's kiss perfect.
• Time to go veggie crazy!
• Add 1/2 a finely chopped carrot, 1/2 a finely chopped capsicum, two tablespoons of sweet corn, five chopped beans, and two tablespoons of green peas.
• Stir-fry the veggies for a few minutes, keeping them crunchy and vibrant.
• Sprinkle in ¼ teaspoon of turmeric and a teaspoon of salt to amp up the flavours.
• Stir it all together, letting the veggies soak in that golden goodness.
• Add 1 cup of coarse sooji(semolina) to the pan and roast it on low heat.
• This step makes your idlis light, fluffy, and full of that nutty, toasted flavour.
• Transfer the toasted mixture to a mixing bowl and let it cool for a bit.
• Once it's ready, mix in ¾ cup of curd and 1/2 cup of water.
• Stir it all together until you've got a smooth batter—no lumps allowed!
• Let it chill for 10-15 minutes to give the sooji time to soak up all the moisture.
• When the batter's ready, mix in 2 tablespoons of chopped coriander for a fresh, herby vibe.
• Just before you're about to steam, sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of eno fruit salt and give it a quick mix.
• Eno is the magic ingredient that makes your idlis soft, fluffy, and basically irresistible.
• Grease your idli plates with a bit of oil, then pour the batter into each mould.
• Steam them on medium heat for about 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Carefully pop those idlis out of the molds and serve them hot.
• Pair the vegetable idlis with coconut chutney, tomato chutney, or a big bowl of sambar for the full South Indian vibe.
• And there you have it—veggie-loaded, flavour-packed idlis that look as good as they taste.
• Perfect for when you want something healthy, colourful, and downright delicious!