Instant Beetroot Wheat Idli / Gothumai Idli is a rich and delicious breakfast.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
1CupWheat
⅓CupRoasted Channa Dal
½CupThick Curd
RequiredSalt
½CupBeetrootGrated
1TablespoonGhee
10Almonds
10Pistachios
10Cashews
½TeaspoonSoda Salt
Instructions
Dry roast Wheat and blend them into a coarse powder.
Blend Roasted Channa Dal into a Fine powder.
Add wheat powder and Channa Dal powder into a bowl.
Add in salt to taste, Soda salt and thick curd. Add in required and limited water and mix them into idli batter. Add in grated beetroot and mix them gently. Idli batter must be a bit thicker.
Heat ghee in a pan. Add in Cashews, Almond and Pistachios.
Add them into a blender and blend them into a smooth paste. If required add few tablespoons of water.
Add the nuts paste into the wheat idli batter. Now the idli batter is ready.
Grease the idli plates. Add the plates into the idli pot. Steam them in medium flame for 7 to 10 minutes. This completely depends on the size of the idli plates.
Pierce one of the idlis with a small knife to verify if the center portion is cooking. If the knife comes out clean then the idlis are done.
Remove the idlis from the plates. Beetroot Wheat idlis are now ready to serve.
Notes
Beetroot can also be replaced with carrot.
I Have used broken wheat. Whole wheat can also be used for this recipe.