Spicy Corn and Cabbage Rava Idlis are simple yet delicious and great for a day when your breakfast is not planned.
The rava idlis I generally make are not idlis but flat and soggy. I must tell everyone at home that they are idlis and not "Upma gone wrong. Get the picture?Â
Isn't it a reasonable expectation that I want nice and fluffy idlis, not soggy at all.Â
But now I have managed to make decent rava idlis twice. The first is instant ragi Idli from Sowmya's Blog, and the second is this one here.
This one is copied from the Tupperware Flyer my friend is a Tupperware distributor. Every month she regularly gave me the flyer with the hope I will buy something. She also knows that I look at only the recipes shared there 😀
The main ingredients of Spicy Corn and Cabbage Rava Idlis are, of course, corn, cabbage, rava or semolina, buttermilk, Eno fruit salt (do not use cooking soda; the results are disastrous) and tempering ingredients, namely oil, mustard, hing/asafoetida, and urid dal. You can use hot and sweet sauce too. I have included it in the ingredients but have not used it.
The other use of Rava is making Vegetable Rava Upma, Rava Kesari or Shira, Sooji Thalipeeth Recipe.
The regular and not-so-regular Idlis I have tried are
- Instant Ragi Idli| Ragi Recipes| Breakfast Recipes
- Spongy Quinoa Idli for a Healthy Breakfast
- Mallige Idlis/ Jasmine Idlis
- Khushboo Idli
- Idli(Steamed Rice Cakes)
- Jowar Rava Idli~Diabetic Friendly
- Idli~~ Old wine in a new bottle!
- Hot Cross Idli
- Butter Idli
Spicy Corn and Cabbage Rava Idlis
Spicy Corn and Cabbage Rava Idlis
- Recipe Source: Tupperware Flyer
- Yield: 21 idlis
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Passive time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups rava
- 1 ½ cup cabbage
- ½ cup frozen corn
- 1 carrot grated
- 4 cups buttermilk
- 3 tablespoon oil ( I use rice bran oil)
- 1 teaspoon urid daal
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 2 teaspoon Eno fruit salt
- ¼ teaspoon oil for greasing
- 1 tablespoon hot and sweet sauce
- Salt to taste
 Method:
- Combine rava, buttermilk, salt and 2 tablespoon oil in a bowl and set aside for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil add the mustard. Once the mustard crackles add the urid daal.
- Add the corn and cabbage once the urid dal becomes reddish. Sauté for a minute. Add the grated carrot.
- Add the hot and sweet sauce. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture over the rava batter and mix well.
- Add Eno fruit salt and mix well. Sprinkle water if needed. (I did not).
- Mix well. Spoon in the greased idli mould and steam for 20 minutes.
- Serve hot with chutney of your choice.
Spicy Corn and Cabbage Rava Idlis
Ingredients
- 2-½ cups rava
- 1-½ cup cabbage
- ½ cup corn frozen
- 1 Carrot grated
- 4 cups Buttermilk
- 3 tablespoon Oil I use rice bran oil
- 1 teaspoon urad dal
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 2 teaspoon Eno fruit salt
- ¼ teaspoon Oil for greasing
- 1 tablespoon hot and sweet sauce
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
- Combine rava, buttermilk, salt and 2 tablespoon oil in a bowl and set aside for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil add the mustard. Once the mustard crackles add the urid daal.
- Add the corn and cabbage once the urid dal becomes reddish. Sauté for a minute. Add the grated carrot.
- Add the hot and sweet sauce. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture over the rava batter and mix well.
- Add Eno fruit salt and mix well. Sprinkle water if needed. (I did not).
- Mix well. Spoon in the greased idli mould and steam for 20 minutes.
- Serve hot with chutney of your choice.
If you want to eat healthily and are looking out for dishes with Semolina you may like
Shobha says
Interesting combo for idlis . Looks so perfectly made. I must try these as idlis are my favorite ????
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Shobha.
Anshu says
Wow!! These idlis look so soft and fluffy with a perfect texture
ArchanaPotdar says
Thank you,Anshu.
Swati says
Idlis with cabbage and corn a very healthy and nutritious take on plain Idlis.. a filling and healthy breakfast option
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Swati.
Sandhya says
What a yummy combination of flavors Archana! And the idlis look so fluffy! I would get up early for this breakfast 🙂
btw, I am drooling over that chutney too.
ArchanaPotdar says
Lol! Sandhya over the chutney its just garlic, green chilles, coconut and coriander.
Nandita Gupta says
Sounds like a unique flavor combination in a rava idli. I love corn and cabbage together and this sure will be a winner dish
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Lady Thou art very kind! ;D
geetha priyanka says
Idlis looks so fluffy and soft, the corn and cabbage combination sounds healthy and delicious. I am sure to make my daughter who is a picky eater happy with these healthy idlis.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Geetha. Will be glad to get a feedback.
Priya Suresh says
Never thought of adding cabbage and corn in rava idlis, that a brilliant idea Archana.. Those idlies looks prefect to kick start a day with some spicy chutneys.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thank you, Priya.
Geetanjali Tung says
Rawa idli made with corn and cabbage sounds yummy! They are so fluffy.. Who can say no to these☺ Great share!!!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thank you, Geetanjali.
Malini says
Very creative recipe. Idlis looks so soft and fluffy. Never tried Rava Idli in this method. Seem like healthy and tasty recipe.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Malini.
Padma says
Love the combination of flavours...Idlis look so soft and fluffy...perfect to kick start any day!!...Lovely share!!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Padma.
Simintini Patil says
Availability of good quality tender and fresh corn prompted me to try your recipe. Idli turned out soft, fluffy, tasty and very satisfying. Thank you.
ArchanaPotdar says
Wow that is the best compliment I have received in ages. Thanks.
code2cook says
rava and cabbage idlis are perfect for breakfast. I had them once. These are very filling and tasty.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Renu says
Addition of hot and sweet sauce is different, it will give a nice taste to the idlis. I add different vegetables, will try adding the sauce next time.
ArchanaPotdar says
hehe! the struggle of getting veggies in the kids. I know those very well.
Poonam Bachhav says
Never tried this combo in an idli ..the idlis look fluffy and soft di..very interesting recipe !
ArchanaPotdar says
Thank you.
Ruchi says
Idli looks so soft and fluffy. Wonderful share. Such healthy meal can be hit at anytime of day.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Ruchi.
Jayashree says
Loved the combination of cabbage and corn in these idlis. Must try this sometime.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Jayshree.
Jagruti Dhanecha says
Idlis turned out so fluffy and soft, never added cabbage to idli batter, I must try your recipe.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Jagruti. Will love the feedback.
sapana says
I make idlis very rarely because somehow mine never turned out soft and fluffy. This is quite tasty and easy recipe to try.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Sapana.
Ritu Tangri says
Wow! This is a tasteful variation to regular rava idlis. Must try it
Seema Doraiswamy Sriram says
This is so cool, I am going to add this to my next week prep. need to get a cabbage and surely try.
ArchanaPotdar says
Sounds like you have a schedule Seema and i will love to see it. Maybe I can use it. BTW do try the idli.
Lathiya says
Cabbage in a idli? I would have never thought of that...but the dish sounds interesting and looks delicious
ArchanaPotdar says
True Lathiya even I thought it was unthinkable but believe me it is tasty.
Preethi's Cuisine says
This is unique combo .Cabbage and spicy corn idlis sounds interesting. Healthy and fab share.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Mayuri Patel says
Rava idli with cabbage and corn is a wonderful healthy start to the day. Easy to make and the idlis look so fluffy.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Mayuri.
Shobha Keshwani says
Such a lovely idea of adding corn and cabbage in idlis. I have to try it out for sure.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thnaks.
Mina Joshi says
These Corn and Cabbage Rava Idlis| are such a new idea. I am learning so much about idlis this week. I hadn't realised there were so many variations.
ArchanaPotdar says
True even I never realised how many varieties.
Kalyani says
He he ! Poor friend and the
Tupperware story really cracked me up. Is this rice rava or upma sooji , arch ? Once the veggies are available , would like to try this fibre packed idli for the idli lovers at home 🙂 and before that i need to ensure ENO is at home :p
ArchanaPotdar says
:D.
Priya Srinivasan says
Those cute idlies look loaded with veggies arch! love the unique combo of corn and cabbage, i m game for a good idly any day!!! with some sambar and chutney this is bliss on a plate!!!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Priya.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
This is such a fun recipe to make for kids. My boys love sweet corn and they will love this idli for their lunch box. I am bookmarking these to make soon.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Sandhya.