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    Instant Poha Idli Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids | Aval Idli

    Published: Apr 1, 2016 * Modified: Jun 26, 2020 by Kalyani * 11 Comments

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    Instant Poha Idli for Babies and Kids

    Instant poha idli - a quick, no grind, no fermentation idlis are made with poha, idli rava(cream of rice/rice rava), and curd. It's a quick and easy breakfast recipe you can make for a busy morning. I have referred the method from here. Though this recipe doesn't match the regular idlis, it will surely not disappoint you and is handy when you pressed for time! This poha idlis are little bland in taste, so serve it with sambar, chutney, gosthu, or any tasty side dish of your choice! This instant, Poha Idli can be given to babies after eight or ten months as a quick breakfast.

    Now Let's get on to check how to make this easy instant poha idli recipe for babies, toddlers & kids.
    Instant Poha Idli for Babies, Toddlers
    Instant Poha Idli for Babies and Kids
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    Instant Poha Idli Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids | Aval Idli

    4 from 3 votes
    Instant Poha Idli - quick and no grind, no fermentation idli made with poha that can be served as a breakfast for kids
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine Indian
    Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes minutes
    Calories
    Author Kalyani

    Ingredients

    • Poha/Aval/Beaten Rice- 1 cup
    • Idli Rava - 1.5 cups
    • Curd - 1 cup
    • Baking soda - a pinch optional
    • Water - as required
    • Salt - as required

    Instructions

    • Measure poha, idli rava, and curd. Keep all the ingredients ready. Soak poha in water 5 minute or until soft. I used thick poha variety and it was soft enough to mash with 5 minutes of soaking. Thin variety poha might take a little longer time. Beat the curd and mix soaked poha.
    • Now add idli rava, baking soda (I didn't use) with required salt and mix everything well. Add water and let it sit for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, poha and idli rava absorbed most of the water content. Hence adjust with water to make it idli batter consistency that is neither too thick nor thin.
    • Now start making idlis, pour the batter in each idli mould. Steam it with a cup of water for 10 to 12 minutes in medium flame. Check with a spoon, if it's coming clean, the Idlis are ready! Switch off the flame and remove from the mould.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 15g
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    Instant Poha Idli for Babies

    Method :

    1. Measure poha, idli rava, and curd. Keep all the ingredients ready. Soak poha in water 5 minutes or until soft. I used thick poha variety, and it was quiet enough to mash with 5 minutes of soaking. Thin variety poha might take a little longer time. Beat the curd and mix soaked poha.
    Instant Poha Idli Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids - step 1
    2. Now add idli rava, baking soda (I didn't use) with required salt and mix everything well. Add water and let it sit for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, poha and idli rava absorbed most of the water content. Hence adjust with water to make it idli batter consistency that is neither too thick nor thin.
    Instant Poha Idli Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids - step 2
    3. Now start making idlis, pour the batter in each idli mould. Steam it with a cup of water for 12 to 15 minutes in medium flame. Check with a spoon, if it's coming clean, the Idlis are ready! Switch off the flame and remove from the mould.
    Instant Poha Idli Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids - step 3
    The instant poha idlis are ready to serve!
    Instant Poha Idli Recipe

    Notes :

    • I used thick poha variety, and it was soft enough to mash with 5 minutes of soaking. Thin variety poha might take a little longer.
    • This poha idli batter keeps well for a day or two.
    • Skip the salt and baking soda for babies below one year.
    • Make sure to introduce each ingredient separate to your baby, before you try this poha idli recipe.
    • Always check with your pediatrician before introducing any new food.

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      4 from 3 votes (2 ratings without comment)

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    1. Anonymous

      April 03, 2016 at 1:29 pm

      What is this idli rava?how to make it at home?

    2. Zahra Nigar

      April 03, 2016 at 1:42 pm

      Can v make it from suji?

    3. Zahra Nigar

      April 03, 2016 at 1:42 pm

      Can v make it from suji?

    4. gkfooddiary

      April 03, 2016 at 3:29 pm

      Idli rava is rice rava or cream of rice. You can get it from super markets

    5. gkfooddiary

      April 03, 2016 at 3:30 pm

      You can try with suji.. But taste n texture will be different

    6. Anonymous

      April 05, 2016 at 7:22 pm

      can it be done in microwave?

    7. gkfooddiary

      April 05, 2016 at 8:53 pm

      Yes can try with microwave safe idli maker

    8. Neha Shah

      April 17, 2016 at 5:11 pm

      Tried it today for dinner... Turned out great. I crushed the poha before adding and added a few veggies. Idlis were pillowy soft and very tasty. Thank you for the recipe.

    9. gkfooddiary

      April 17, 2016 at 5:24 pm

      Thanks for trying and letting me know. Am glad it turned out good:) with added veggies it must tasted good and healthy!

    10. Sirisha

      June 16, 2017 at 4:02 pm

      5 stars
      Today tried this idli for my 11months old boy and loved it.
      Thanks for simple and quick recipe.

    11. gkfooddiary

      June 16, 2017 at 11:10 pm

      Thanks for the feedback:) Glad your baby liked it:)

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