Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 cup

Sooji (Semolina/ Rava)

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

2 tsp

Red Chilli flakes

0.33 cup

Cheddar cheese

shredded

1 cup

Mixed vegetables

finely chopped

0.5 cup

Black Urad Dal (Split)

2 tbsp

Sweet corn

boiled

4 tbsp

Homemade Pizza And Pasta Sauce

1 tsp

Pizza seasoning

Step 1
~3 min

Soak the idli rava and urad dal separately overnight or for 4-5 hours.

Step 2
~3 min

Grind the urad dal to a smooth consistency.

Step 3
~3 min

Add the drained rava to the dal batter and mix until incorporated.

Step 4
~3 min

Cover and let it sit for 3-4 hours.

Step 5
~3 min

Add chopped capsicums, onions, olives, jalapeños, corn, cheese, pizza sauce, pizza seasoning, red chilli flakes, and salt to the batter and mix well.

Step 6
~3 min

Reserve some chopped veggies for garnish.

Step 7
~3 min

Pour the batter into small muffin molds.

Step 8
~3 min

Garnish with chopped veggies, oregano, and red chilli flakes.

Step 9
~3 min

Steam in a pressure cooker without the weight for 10 minutes (5 minutes on high heat, then 5-6 minutes on low heat).

Step 10
~3 min

Let the muffins sit in the closed cooker for 2 minutes before unmolding.

Step 11
~3 min

Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick; if it comes out clean, the muffins are cooked. Otherwise, steam for a few more minutes.

Step 12
~3 min

Serve the Pizza Flavored Idli Muffins with Masala Chai or Filter Coffee.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add more vegetables for extra nutrients.

Adjust the amount of chilli flakes to suit your spice preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with masala chai or filter coffee.

Serve as a tea party snack.

Pack in a lunch box.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Tomato soup
Raita

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

India

Cultural Significance

Fusion of Indian and Italian cuisines.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Party
Snack
Lunchbox

Popularity Score

65/100

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