How long does it take to make Healthy Spinach Idli Recipe (Steamed Spinach Savory Cake)?

The total time to make Healthy Spinach Idli Recipe (Steamed Spinach Savory Cake) is 20 minutes. Preparation takes 5 minutes and cooking takes 15 minutes.

What type of cuisine is Healthy Spinach Idli Recipe (Steamed Spinach Savory Cake)?

Healthy Spinach Idli Recipe (Steamed Spinach Savory Cake) is a South Indian Recipes dish from the Idli Recipes category.

Healthy Spinach Idli Recipe (Steamed Spinach Savory Cake)

Name: Healthy Spinach Idli Recipe (Steamed Spinach Savory Cake)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: South Indian Recipes
Ingredients: 3 cups Idli Dosa Batter; 2-3 cups Spinach roughly chopped; Salt to taste; 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder; 1 pinch Garam masala powder; Oil to grease; 5-6 Cashew nuts slit (optional)

Jolly Makkar

March 16, 2017

2699 Ratings

Healthy Spinach Idli Recipe (Steamed Spinach Savory Cake) - Recipe image with step-by-step cooking instructions

Time:Prep: 5 M|Cook: 15 M|Total: 20 M

Makes:4 Servings

Meal:South Indian Breakfast

Cuisine:South Indian Recipes

This Healthy Spinach Idli Recipe, Steamed Spinach Savory Cake is rich in protein, light, and a healthy dish. It is a good option for breakfast or evening snacks. It's very light on tummy & yummy to taste. This is quick and healthy breakfast as well as a low-calorie recipe for diet conscious folks.

Serve Healthy Spinach Idli Recipe (Steamed Spinach Savory Cake) with Kadale Chutney or Thakkali Vengayam Sambar Recipe (Tomato Onion Sambar) for a nice combination for breakfast.

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Serve Healthy Spinach Idli Recipe (Steamed Spinach Savory Cake) with Kadale Chutney or Thakkali Vengayam Sambar Recipe (Tomato Onion Sambar) for a nice combination for breakfast.

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Ingredients

3 cups Idli Dosa Batter

2-3 cups Spinach, roughly chopped

Salt, to taste

1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder

1 pinch Garam masala powder

Oil, to grease

5-6 Cashew nuts, slit (optional)

Instructions for Healthy Spinach Idli Recipe (Steamed Spinach Savory Cake)

To prepare Healthy Spinach Idli Recipe (Steamed Spinach Savory Cake), get ready with all ingredients. Wash the spinach leaves and keep aside.

Blanch them in hot water for 3 minutes. When cooled, puree them in a mixer/blender.

Pour a cup of idli batter in a mixing bowl and transfer the spinach puree into the bowl, and add salt, red chilli powder, garam masala and mix well with a fork.

Grease the idli molds in idli steamer using oil, put a spoonful of the batter into idli molds, add a piece of cashew nut on top of the batter and steam for 10 to 12 minutes or till the idlis are cooked.

Cool a bit and de-mould the Steamed Spinach Savory Cakes with the help of spoon, or smooth side of a knife.

Serve Healthy Spinach Idli Recipe (Steamed Spinach Savory Cake) with Kadale Chutney or Thakkali Vengayam Sambar Recipe (Tomato Onion Sambar) for a nice combination for breakfast.

Recipe Tags

Vegetarian Recipes,Healthy Recipes,Breakfast Recipe Ideas

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