Tricolor Fried Rava Idli

 
This Lovely snack is completely my innovation in the world of Rava Idlis...I love Rava Idlis and always try to experiment in making them much more interesting and tastier. Earlier i use to experiment with the stuffings...then one day for my hubby dear's office breakfast party, i planned to make Stuffed Idlis along with the Mini Frittatas. So.... to make the white color idli look more interesting, i thought of making them colorful and then the idea of making them tricolor came to my mind.
Beautiful, healthy and very tasty, slightly fried stuffed idli was a superhit breakfast item in that party and everyone was asking for the recipe.. So here is the recipe for this beautiful snack that goes great with green chutney or ketchup.

Ingredients:
For Idli:

• One cup Soozi(Rava/Semolina/Cream of Wheat)
• 2 tablespoon plain Yoghurt
• 2 tablespoon Spinach paste, fresh spinach completely blended to a paste
• 2 tablespoon Tomato Puree, completely blended to a paste
• 1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder Salt (according to taste)
• 1 tsp Butter for frying

For Stuffing:

• 1 onion very finely chopped
• 2-3 green chilies finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp Red chili powder Salt

 
Directions:

1. Divide one cup soozi/rava/semolina into three equal portions in three separate containers.
2. Mix yoghurt with little water and beat for 2-3 minutes.
3. In the first container of soozi, add tomato puree, salt and 1/2 tsp baking powder. The batter should be to the consitency of neither too thin nor too thick.
4. In the second container, add yoghurt, salt and 1/2 tsp baking powder. Mix well.
5. In the third container, add spinach paste, salt and 1/2 tsp baking powder. Mix well. All the three batters should be of the same consistency.
6. Meanwhile mix finely chopped onions, green chilis, red chili powder and salt.
7. Lightly oil Idli trays with spray cooking oil or extra virgin olive oil. Prepare idli steamer by preheating water to a boil ( i prefer using stove-top idli maker. )
8. Pour half teaspoon from each batter side by side carefully into the idli mold. Now put half teaspoon of onion mixture for the stuffing in the centre of the mold. Again repeat the process of pouring each batter to cover the stuffing in the respective manner. (This process of making idlis will take a little more time and effort.)
9. As soon as you finish filling all the molds, put the idli stand into the steamer. Place a tight lid on the steamer and steam idlis for 15 minutes on medium heat. Remove idlis from the trays by scooping them out with a spoon.
10. Heat a flat skillete on medium heat and apply butter. One by one place idlis on the skillete so that only the center portion of the idli touches the skillet. Heat for 2-3 minutes. The beautiful stuffed idlis are ready.
11. Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.