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Washing and grating
Wash and grate the carrots. keep aside.
- Serving Size 1 Small Piece (30 g)
- Calories54.0 kcal
- Carbs11.1 g (44.2 kcal)
- Protein2.0 g (8.2 kcal)
- Fats0.2 g (1.6 kcal)
Kaarattu idli recipe
Kaarattu idli is a good source of dietary fiber, protein, phosphorus, copper, selenium, manganese, pantothenic acid, vitamin D, and an excellent source of alpha and beta carotene. HINT: It helps in improving vision and maintenance of healthy skin.
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves: 24 persons
Ingredients
Rice flakes
30 Grams
Millled parboiled rice
240 Grams
Black gram dal
120 Grams
Carrot orange
100 Grams
Fenugreek seeds
1 Tea Spoon
Salt
0.5 Tea Spoon
Water
250 Milliliter
Instructions
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2
Make the batter
In a large bowl, soak black gram dal, fenugreek seeds for 5-6hours. Drain off the water and blend to smooth paste adding water as required. Now in another bowl take parboiled rice and poha. Rinse with water and soak them separately. Drain off the water and blend to smooth paste adding water as required.
3
Ferment the batter
Now mix both the batters. Mix well making sure both are combined well. Now cover and rest in a warm place for 8-10 hours or till the batter ferments and doubles. After 8 hours, the batter doubles indicating well fermented with air pockets present. Add grated carrots and, salt to the batter and mix gently without disturbing the air pockets.
4
Making Idli
Scoop the batter into an idli plate . Place in steamer and steam for 10 minutes on medium flame or till a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
5
Serving
Carrot idlis are ready to serve along with chutney and sambar.
Nutrition Label
Kaarattu idli
- Serving Size1 Small Piece (30 g)
- Calories54.0 kcal
- Carbs11.1 g
- Fiber1.2 g
- Sugar0.2 g
- Protein2.0 g
- Fat0.2 g
- Saturated fat0.0 g
- Mono unsaturated fat0.0 g
- Poly unsaturated fat0.1 g
- Cholesterol0.0 mg
- Sodium42.9 mg
Also Known As
Glycemic Index
59 Medium
Moderate glycemic impact. Pairing with protein or fiber can help moderate blood sugar response.
How to flatten the spike
- Pair with a side salad for added fiber
- Eat protein portions first before rice or bread
- The fiber content helps moderate blood sugar spikes
Compare & Substitute
| Nutrient | Kaarattu idli | Carrot dosa | Carrot Dosai | Gajar dosa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 54 kcal | 94.3 kcal | 94.3 kcal | 94.3 kcal |
| Carbs | 11.1 g | 14.8 g | 14.8 g | 14.8 g |
| Protein | 2 g | 2.7 g | 2.7 g | 2.7 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 2.7 g | 2.7 g | 2.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 1.7 g | 1.7 g | 1.7 g |
| Sugar | 0.2 g | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Sodium | 42.9 mg | 57.5 mg | 57.5 mg | 57.5 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
