12 Easy Dahi Idli Recipe: Perfectly Fluffy and Wholesome!

Idli is something that was created for breakfast and hearty meals in the morning! After all, it is filling, tender, and delicious in every mouthful. Whenever idli is prepared in our house, the kids never miss out on asking for more and more, neither do we stop at one or two. But what if we can give a new twist to your idli? Yeah, you guessed it right! We are talking about idli chaat with dahi! When the summer is tormenting you with its scorching heat, you have to indulge in this cold and refreshing chaat for snacks or evening indulgence. How to make it? That's why we are here!

A glimpse into dahi idli recipe

Dahi idli is lovely and it draws its inspiration from dahi vada! You must have tried the latter, haven't you? Well, then making dahi idli will not be such an issue. After all, whisking the curd and assembling the ingredients are all you need in this recipe.

Honestly, no matter which kind of chaat it is, the platters of chutney with dahi and sev, never fail to appeal to our taste buds. So are you ready to learn the secrets of making dahi idli? Then, read on!

See, if you are avoiding deep-fried snacks in your chaat then you can always swap them with idli! It is filling, yummy, and healthy! So you don't have to compromise with the taste or the nutrition in your diet. Also, we would admit that it gets boring to have the same vada chaat every time so you can jolly well replace it with steamed idli. Being porous, they absorb the dahi and the masalas so well, that you won't believe it unless you grab a bite.

Wait, did you eat idlis for breakfast in the morning and could not finish it? Well, you can always use the leftovers for making this chaat.

However, here is a quick tip for you! Make dahi idli chaat right away before you serve! Do not make them an hour before and wait to eat later because that can make the entire chaat soggy and extremely mushy. Dahi idli can be prepared in a few minutes if you have the idlis ready! So there is no need for you to worry about the time factor. We feel rava idli is the best when you are opting for chaat like this.

Tips to make rava idli

If you are freshly preparing idli for the chaat exclusively then we should begin with how to make the idlis first. You need to initially roast the rava on low flame. This prevents the idlis from getting extremely sticky. Once the rava has cooled down, you can transfer it to the bowl. Curd, salt, and water are combined with rava till all the lumps have cleared up.

Cover the bowl and allow the suji to soak for at least half an hour. You will get a frothy consistency of batter for your idlis. Brush some oil on the idli plates to prevent sticking, then pour the batter into each cup. You shall need hardly ten minutes to steam the idlis and they are ready!

Tips to make sweetened curd for idli chaat

The curd needs to be whisked well before you make the idli chaat. You need some curd, sugar, salt, and water, the proportion of which you can find in any basic recipe for chaat. Whisk well to acquire a smooth consistency. We would recommend you keep it in a little water otherwise the idlis will not absorb the curd well.

Can you use South Indian style thayir idli?

Of course, you can! To make the classic South Indian thayir idli, you need some curd, cumin, mustard chana daal, cashew, raisin chili, ginger, and a dash of thing. Roast the tempering for a while until the cashews turn golden brown and then pour over the curd. Place the sweetened curd over the idlis on a plate and sprinkle with idli to create the platter of thayir idli. If you like spicy food, be generous with the amount of chili powder as well. That's it! Dig in!

Tips to make idli chaat

To serve the dahi idli chaat, you will need three to four idlis on a plate based on your appetite and how many idlis you can consume for snacks! Then generously pour the sweetened curd over it. Use some green chutney and tamarind chutney because without them idli chaat is not chaat at all. Sprinkle a dash of chili powder, cumin powder, and chaat masala. Garnish with chopped onions, sev, and finely chopped coriander leaves. Your street-style dahi idli chaat is ready! Now that you know how to make it, enjoy it whenever you want!

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