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06 December, 2024
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palak chola dal idli recipe | Vitamin B1, Folic Acid rich healthy idli | steamed split cow peas idli | chola dal idli for diabetics, weight loss | with 25 amazing images.
palak chola dal idli is an idli with no fermentation. Learn how to make steamed split cow peas idli.
This chola dal idli breaks all stereotypical notions that we usually have about idli – it is not made of rice and urad, it does not require fermentation, yet it is super tasty!
Two off-beat ingredients – chola dal and palak form the base of this tasty palak chola dal idli, which gains some additional flavour from ingredients like ginger, green chillies and lemon juice. A dash of fruit salt enables you to cook the batter immediately without requiring any fermentation.
This no-fuss palak chola dal idli recipe does not require much preparatory work – just plan ahead and soak the chola dal, that’s all.
Together with sambar and coconut chutney, the palak chola dal idli makes a wonderful breakfast.
Pro tips for palak chola dal idli. 1. Grease the idli moulds with oil so that the idlis do not stick to the bottom. 2. Just before steaming, add 3/4 tsp fruit salt to the batter. Fruit salt provides a spongy, fluffy texture to the idli. Use neutral flavored fruit salt. 3. Mix gently after adding the fruit salt. If you mix vigorously then your idlis will turn flat. 4. Shake the idli thali with your hands to make the batter settle down. 5. Use neutral (regular flavour) fruit salt.
You can also try other recipes like Poha Dhokla and Sevaiyan Upma for breakfast.
Enjoy palak chola dal idli recipe | Vitamin B1, Folic Acid rich healthy idli | steamed split cow peas idli | chola dal idli for diabetics, weight loss | | with step by step photos.
Palak Chola Dal Idli, Breakfast Recipe recipe - How to make Palak Chola Dal Idli, Breakfast Recipe
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
30 Mins
Total Time
40 Mins
Makes
14 idlis
Ingredients
For Palak Chola Dal Idli
1 1/2 cups soaked and drained chola dal (split cow peas)
1/2 cup chopped spinach (palak)
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
salt to taste
3/4 tsp fruit salt
For Serving
Method
For palak chola dal idli
- To make palak chola dal idli, combine the chola dal, spinach lemon juice and ginger-green chilli paste along with 1/2 cup of water and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste.
- Transfer the mixture in a deep bowl, add the salt and mix well.
- Add the fruit salt and 1 tbsp of water and mix gently.
- Pour spoonful of the batter into greased idli moulds.
- Steam in an idli steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till they are cooked.
- Repeat with the remaining batter to make more idlis.
- Serve the palak chola dal idli hot with sambhar and coconut chutney.
Palak Chola Dal Idli, Breakfast Recipe recipe with step by step photos
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First clean the chola dal and remove any kind of stone or dirt. Put 3/4th cup chola dal (split cow peas) into a bowl which will give you 1 1/2 cups soaked and drained chola dal (split cow peas).
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Put chola dal in a glass bowl and add enough water to soak.
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Cover and keep aside to soak overnight.
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Next day, wash and then drain out the water using a strainer.
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Soaked and drained chola dal (split cow peas ).
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First clean the chola dal and remove any kind of stone or dirt. Put 3/4th cup chola dal (split cow peas) into a bowl which will give you 1 1/2 cups soaked and drained chola dal (split cow peas).
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In a mixer put the 1 1/2 cups soaked and drained chola dal (split cow peas).
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Add 1/2 cup chopped spinach (palak).
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Add 1/2 tsp lemon juice.
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Add 1/2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste. We are adding at this stage so the chilli paste gets blended in.
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Add 1/2 cup water.
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Blend in a mixer to a smooth paste.
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Transfer the mixture in a deep bowl.
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See the texture of the batter.
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Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
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Mix well.
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In a mixer put the 1 1/2 cups soaked and drained chola dal (split cow peas).
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To make palak chola dal idli recipe | Vitamin B1, Folic Acid rich healthy idli | steamed split cow peas idli | chola dal idli for diabetics, weight loss | heat enough water in a idli steamer.
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Meanwhile, grease the idli moulds with oil so that the idlis do not stick to the bottom.
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Just before steaming, add 3/4 tsp fruit salt to the batter. Fruit salt provides a spongy, fluffy texture to the idli. Use neutral flavored fruit salt. Add the fruit salt just before steaming, else the ildis might not turn fluffy.
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Pour 1 tbsp of water over the fruit salt.
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Let the bubbles form with a white froth.
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Mix gently after adding the fruit salt. If you mix vigorously then your idlis will turn flat. Also ensure that all the white froth is mixed in otherwise your idli will get some dark spots on it.
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Pour a ladleful of batter into each greased idli mould.
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Steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the idlis are cooked.
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To check whether they have cooked properly or not, insert a toothpick, knife or fork in the centre of the idli, if it comes out clean, your vegetable idlis are cooked.
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Chola dal idlis are cooked.
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Cool slightly and remove the Idli from the mould using a spoon. If you are facing difficulty in removing the idli then dip a knife in little oil and loosen the edges using a knife or remove them with the help of a wet spoon.
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Serve hot palak chola dal idli | Vitamin B1, Folic Acid rich healthy idli | steamed split cow peas idli | chola dal idli for diabetics, weight loss | with sambar or coconut chutney.
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To make palak chola dal idli recipe | Vitamin B1, Folic Acid rich healthy idli | steamed split cow peas idli | chola dal idli for diabetics, weight loss | heat enough water in a idli steamer.
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Grease the idli moulds with oil so that the idlis do not stick to the bottom.
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Just before steaming, add 3/4 tsp fruit salt to the batter. Fruit salt provides a spongy, fluffy texture to the idli. Use neutral flavored fruit salt. Add the fruit salt just before steaming, else the ildis might not turn fluffy.
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Mix gently after adding the fruit salt. If you mix vigorously then your idlis will turn flat.
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Shake the idli thali with your hands to make the batter settle down.
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To check whether they have cooked properly or not, insert a toothpick, knife or fork in the centre of the idli, if it comes out clean, your vegetable idlis are cooked.
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This is the fruit salt we use in India. Use neutral (regular flavour) fruit salt.
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Palak Chola Dal Idlis are rich in Vitamin B1, Folic Acid, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber. One serving of Palak Chola Dal Idli ( 4 pieces). So we have multiplied by 4 all the values of one idli.
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 40% of RDA.
- Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. Folic acid rich Indian foods (kabuli chana, chana dal, yellow moong dal, urad dal, tooval dal, til ) 32% of RDA.
- Phosphorus : Phosphorus works closely with calcium to build bones. 28% of RDA.
- Magnesium : Magnesium is required for formation of bones and teeth. It helps in the metabolism of calcium and potassium. % of RDA. magnesium rich Indian foods like leafy vegetables (palak, broccoli, kale), pulses ( rajma, chawli, moong ), nuts (walnuts, almonds) , cereals ( jowar, bajra, whole wheat flour, dalia). 24% of RDA.
- Fiber : Dietary fiber reduces the risk of heart disease, prevents the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains. 24% of RDA.
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Grease the idli moulds with oil so that the idlis do not stick to the bottom.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 32 cal |
| Protein | 2.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.4 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 3.7 mg |
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sanaya
March 13, 2025, midnight
These idlis made with spinach and chola dal were so tasty and soft and fluffy, I enjoyed every bite of it with sambhar and coconut chutney, truly a unusual recipe.
