Mung Bean Microwave Idli Recipe, How to make microwave idlis with mung bean recipe

I have made Microwave Idlis many times home but never got a chance to post it. Usually make in the night so never clicked snaps of Microwave Idlis. Just added green mung bean (green gram) to the batter to add more fiber and nutrition to these Microwave Idlis! Microwave Idlis are soft, smooth, yummy, delicious and is made instantly. Club the Microwave Idlis with green chutney, red chutney Or sambar. My hubby and my friends found the Microwave Idlis cute, adorable and delicious.

For making these Microwave Idlis you would require a microwave idli maker. Fortunately I got the Microwave Idlis Maker when I purchased my oven. My idli maker has got 4 moulds each at any time I can make only 8 small idlis. The best part is it’s done in 3 mins and gets over even faster than that.

I have tried adding mung bean to my idlis it tastes great. You can try adding other healthy stuff like oats etc. You can come with your own variations. My mom used to add peas and carrots in idlis 🙂 while I used to carry lunch box at office…….. If you have kids you can come with many wasy to make your idlis healthy and nutritious. Idlis and Dosas comes from Southern India and is very popular across the world now.

In Southern India idlis are served on banana leaf with various kind of chuneys, sambar and vegetables. I have been to a part of south India but this time I wish to explore all the sides of South India. It’s great to experience the different cuisines and cultures of India in various regions. We are lucky to born here to experience varied cultures and food in one country.Also there are small rice used for making idlis however I have used long grained rice which I had at home.

Thanks to my mom we have been eating idlis and dosas every weekend. We were so regular to eath them that after some years I used to hate idlis and dosas however I have started liking them again 😉 Now coming back to microwave idlis! the idli maker should consist of base, idli mould stands and lid. Any brand is fine as long as its a microwave one.

There are various hints and ideas I can give you for soft and fluffy idlis.

• Soak 2 tbsp fenugreek seeds speerately overnight. Fenugreek seeds helps in providing yeast and better fermentation to the batter just like Urad Dal (split black gram)
• You could add 1/2 cup of cooked rice while grinding the batter. This helps in making the idlis more softer.
• Some also add soaked poha to the batter while grinding to make soft idlis.
• You could also add cooked oats while grinding idli batter.

But I haven’t tried either of these hints. My mom used to make soft idlis without doing any of the above listed hints. But you can try them as there is no harm if your idlis get more softer.
I just know the above hints if you have more tips to make idlis softer. Kindly share them as sharing increases knowledge and adds value.

When you make them on gas you would require metal idli maker specially designed to make idlis. On gas it takes about 15 to 20 mins to make idlis. In fact in oven it’s much faster to make. But in microwave it just takes 3 mins Or until skewer comes out clean. The secret behind making microwave idlis are make one first to learn how long it takes to make in your oven. As it depends on the size of idli moulds and the capacity of your oven.

Let’s make Mung idli in microwave step by step:

1. Wash the rice along with urad dal and green mung. Soak in 1 cup of water Or add more if required. If using fenugreek seed soak them in little water separately. Soak all of them overnight.

2. Next day grind them into a smooth batter. Add some salt and little waterwhile grinding them. If using soaked fenugreek add them too while grinding the batter.

3. Ensure you don’t add too much water as for idlis we require thick batter.

4. Place the batter into a humid place covered with a lid. Allow to rise and double up this process can take about 3 hours Or more. If the weather is hot it will rise up sooner if cold it might take a few more hours. Once it doubles up place them in fridge otherwise the fermentation and rising process will be continued. This might spoil your batter. I don’t have a pic for this one.

5. Take idli moulds rub some oil on all moulds. Place them on the base as you see in the pic below. Add little water ensuring it doesn’t touches below moulds.

6. Cover them with a lid.

7. Microwave on high power for 3 mins Or until skewer some out clean. Please don’t over cook as the idlis will get hardened otherwise.

8. Allow to cool don’t touch the idli maker bare hand. Take help of gloves and don’t take your face near to it. As the water creates a lot of heat and the idli stands are quite hot. So allow to cool take help of knife and run around the edges of moulds. The idlis will come out easily. Serve Mung Idlis  hot with chutney Or sambar. I sometimes just add a dash of butter and black pepper powder it tastes great.

Mung Idli recipe below:

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Soft Mung Bean Microwave Idli Recipe

 

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Prep time

8 hours

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

8 hours 20 mins

 

Author: Maria@flavorsofmumbai.com

Recipe type: Side

RecipeCuisine: South Indian

recipeIngredient (used american measuring cup, 1 cup = 250 ml)

For Idli Batter:

• 2 cups old rice ( I have used old long grained rice)
• ½ cup white urad dal (split black gram)
• ½ cup green mung
• 2 tbsp fenugreek seed (optional)
• 1 cup water while soaking the rice + 4 tbsp water while grinding
• salt as per taste

For Making Idlis:

• Idli Steamer or microwave idli stand
• ½ cup water
• 2 tbsp oil

How to make the recipe?

1. Wash the rice along with urad dal and green mung. Soak in 1 cup of water Or add more if required. If using fenugreek seed soak them in little water separately. Soak all of them overnight.
2. Next day grind them into a smooth batter. Add some salt and little waterwhile grinding them. If using soaked fenugreek add them too while grinding the batter.
3. Ensure you don't add too much water as for idlis we require thick batter.
4. Place the batter into a humid place covered with a lid. Allow to rise and double up this process can take about 3 hours Or more. If the weather is hot it will rise up sooner if cold it might take a few more hours. Once it doubles up place them in fridge otherwise the fermentation and rising process will be continued. This might spoil your batter.
5. Take idli moulds rub some oil on all moulds. Place them on the base as you see in the pic below. Add little water ensuring it doesn't touches below moulds.
6. Cover them with a lid.
7. Microwave on high power for 3 mins Or until skewer some out clean. Please don't over cook as the idlis will get hardened otherwise.
8. Allow to cool don't touch the idli maker bare hand. Take help of gloves and don't take your face near to it. As the water creates a lot of heat and the idli stands are quite hot. So allow to cool take help of knife and run around the edges of moulds. The idlis will come out easily. Serve hot with chutney Or sambar. I sometimes just add a dash of butter and black pepper powder it tastes great.

Notes

1. You can add all of the above ingredients to soften your idlis.
2. Ensure you don't over cook the idlis else they will be hard to chew.
3. Allow the idlis to coll down before unoulding them.
4. Sprinkle little black pepper powder and salt on the idlis. It will taste super yum. My sis eats that way.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: Serves: cannot be determined as it depends on size

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