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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Flax Seed & Cornmeal Idli - Instant Version

Instant version of idlies and dosas are always welcome in our home, thats the reason whenever i feel lazy to make usual batter i'll always go for instant version, this time i tried out making some soft and fluffy idlies using flax seeds and cornmeal, both together turned out these idlies healthy,quite different from the usual version and delicious when served along with super spicy coconut chutney, we loved it..These beautiful idlies goes directly to Satya's inbox as she is hosting Twist the Traditional - Idli & to CWS-Flax seeds guest hosted by Priya,event started by myself and to Akila's DNSW - F..

Flax seed & Cornmeal idli


1cup Yellow cornmeal
1cup Sour yogurt
2tsp Flax seeds
1/4tsp Mustard seeds
1/4tsp Urad dal
1/2tsp Channadal
1no Green chilly (chopped)
1/2tsp Eno Salt or Baking soda
Few curry leaves
Oil
Salt

Heat few drops of oil, let splutters the mustard seeds,urad dal and channadal..add immediately chopped green chillies,curry leaves, fry for few seconds, meanwhile mix the cornmeal,sour yogurt,flax seeds in a bowl,add this tempered spices to them and finally add the eno salt..stir quickly and pour enough batter to the greased idli plates..Steam cook in idly cooker for 15-20minutes..

Serve with spicy coconut chutney..
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53 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Simply perfect, love the color of idlis :)

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  2. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Very innovative idlies.....colorful idlies

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  3. KrithisKitchenFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Looks so colorful and inviting..
    Love this healthy version..
    http://krithiskitchen.blogspot.com

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  4. HariniFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    perfect looking idlis

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  5. Santosh BangarFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    innovative and inviting beautful colour idily
    u are amazing and effcient

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  6. ShanaviFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    u r a creator..

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  7. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    increasing the fiber by adding flax seed ....too good!...love the color!

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  8. SwathiFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Delicious colorful healthy idly.

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  9. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    looks yum!

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  10. VijithaFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Wow! That's such an impressive looking idly. I tried oats dosa but wasn't that appealing :-(

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  11. Menaga SathiaFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    love this idly..super!!

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  12. SujiFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    As i always call you, "Queen of Innovation"..This idlis looks truly amazing...

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  13. swapnaFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Healthy and yummy idlis...love the color!!

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  14. JishasKitchenFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    LOOKS SO COLORFUL AND VERY VERY INVITING..

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  15. divyaFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    wow, looks perfect and so mouth watering.

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  16. Nandita SSFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    This version of your idli looks sooo tempting priya. I have book marked the recipe :)

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  17. CatherineFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Sounds good...must try.

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  18. Saraswathi GaneshanFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Seems to be very spongy.. Other innovative recipe from innovative queen's kitchen..

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  19. MyvegfareFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    That's a lovely twist and very interesting too.., as I use Flax seed a lot, I will try to send some entries to your hosting too.., will definitely try out these healthy Idlis too..

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  20. ChamFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    This idlis look very sunny :) Great use of cornmeal!

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  21. Vikis KitchenFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Idly looks so healthy with all that nice ingredients dear. Keep rocking.

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  22. Suja ManojFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Interesting recipe..looks so soft and delicious,loved the color

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  23. TorviewtorontoFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    lovely way to use corn meal looks superb

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  24. Mary BergfeldFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    What wonderful color. These really look delicious. I hope you have a great evening. Blessings...Mary

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  25. aipiFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    They look sooo perfect..am in love with the bright yellow color :)

    US Masala

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  26. Jaya MFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Cornmeal idlis and that too instant lovely and delicious..hugs and smiles

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  27. Pavithra ElangovanFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Love the addition of flaxseed in the corn meal idli.. will try it out. Looks super yummy.

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  28. TahemeemFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    love the beautiful and color idli.. just wow.. :)

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  29. PushpaFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Love making instant idlis,awesome addition of flax seeds for fiber.

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    This looks gorgeous! :)
    www.kankanasaxena.net

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  31. LorraineFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    These sound delicious and healthy. I wish I had an idly cooker:)

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  32. HGourmet FoodieFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    This is new kind of idli for me!! looks really puffy and soft!!

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  33. Mrs KFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    I am with you on this simple version of idli's. I do make the rava and oats idli,now I will make idli's with cornmeal.Thanks for sharing,Priya!!!

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  34. PreetyFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    i love quick recipes..this one is really good to add on that list

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  35. Hamaree RasoiFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Idlis look very tempting dear. Loved the pics.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  36. PremaFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Healthy idly,luks soft and perfect!

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  37. RamyaFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    As always...very innovative:-)
    Just perfect idly's:-)

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  38. FinlaFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    You come up with such cool and creative recipes. Idlies look yumm.

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  39. Binys RecipesFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    priya thats veryhealthy......great going dear

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  40. Indian KhanaFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Looks colourful n yum ...adding flex seeds pwd is gr8 idea

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  41. Taste of BeirutFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Anything with cornmeal in it has my vote! This looks splendid!

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  42. Abhilash PillaiFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    The idli's look great. I would try adding beetroot and make them red, that's my favorite color. :)

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  43. SoumyaFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    very innovative and delicious idly

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  44. SatyaFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    I love the colour of the idlis priya.. thanks for sending them to my event.

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  45. priyaFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    idly looks so soft and yummy, dear

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  46. CurryLeafFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Wow,they look awesome and are very healthy.I can't imagine you being lazy Priya

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  47. RaksFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Instant idlies make me hungry instantly! :) Looks wonderful priya!

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  48. VidhyaFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Another great innovation Priya. I have an award waiting for you and this wonderful space of yours.Please accept it

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  49. Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My KitchenFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Fluffy Idly!!!!

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  50. PavaniFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    healthy n nice colour idils..

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  51. archanaFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    This is pure creativity, an idli packed with good health. Thank you for the reicpe

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  52. ArchanaFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    I love the colour. After reading so much abt flax seeds I am going to buy them when I go grocery shopping.
    I suppose I should be warning you that I will be raiding some of your recipe list for different recipes! So beware!

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  53. Healthy RecipesJune 4, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    I am adding it to my Food Recipes book :) Thanks for sharing this.

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