Carrot Idli Recipe

Let’s make the Idli interesting by adding some Carrot which makes the idli more colourful and looks pleasing so that it tempts the kids.

Joshie Sharmila
Carrot Idli Recipe
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Idli is a healthy breakfast option for kids as it is steam cooked also helps in easy digestion. Let’s make the Idli interesting by adding some Carrot which makes the idli more colourful and looks pleasing so that it tempts the kids. It is easy to make and is apt to serve it during your breakfast for a healthy and filling meal.  You can also pack this for your or your kids lunch box.

Serve Carrot Idli with South Indian Coconut Chutney, Mysore Chutney or any other chutney of your choice.

If you like this recipe, you can also try other Idli recipes such as

  1. Instant Masala Beans Idli Recipe
  2. Thonnai Idli Recipe
  3. Ragi Idli Recipe

Course: South Indian Breakfast
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep in

10 M

Cooks in

15 M

Total in

25 M

Makes:

2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Idli Dosa Batter
  • 1 Carrot (Gajjar)
  • 1 Green Chilli
  • Salt , as needed
  • 1 teaspoon Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
  • Curry leaves , a spring
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ginger , minced
  • For Idli Batter
  • 1 cup Idli Rice
  • 1/4 cup White Urad Dal (Split)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)

How to make Carrot Idli Recipe

  1. To begin making the Carrot Idli recipe, wash the carrot really well and chop into small pieces. Add the chopped carrot pieces in a blender and grind it to form course pieces. Alternatively you can also grate the carrot. Add the Carrot into the prepared Idli batter (Check notes for Idli dosa batter)

  2. Meanwhile in a pan add in oil once it becomes hot add in mustard seeds, minced ginger and curry leaves add in the prepared tadka to the idli dosa batter. Mix well Add in the Required Salt to the dosa batter and mix well.

  3. Prepare the Idli pan and pour in the prepared batter steam cook in a medium flame for about 12-15 mins till the idli is fully cooked. Once it is done. Serve hot.

  4. Serve Carrot Idli with South Indian Coconut ChutneyMysore Chutney or any other chutney of your choice.