What is Idli Rava?
Rice Rava (or Cracked Raw Rice) is used for various South Indian dishes - Idli/ Arisi Upma/ Kozhukottai (Undrallu), Kanchipuram Idli etc. Check 14+ varieties of Idli here. Idli rava (or idli Rawa) is called Akki Thari in Kannada and Biyyapurava in Telugu.
Here's is a quick way to make homemade Rice Rava that can be used for the purpose. I have taken raw white rice for this purpose. However, the process is the same for any type of rice, only the soaking time varies according to the quality of the rice.
This is a basic kitchen prep, and saves valuable time and money once you have this ingredient ready. Let's see how to make Rice Rava. I have included a quick video to help this process to be understood better. Like making homemade Schezwan Sauce or making Desi Ghee, this too is an easy DIY / Kitchen basics recipe.
Idli Rava V. Upma Sooji / Upma Rava. Where is Idli Rava used ? How is it different from Rava / Semolina or Lapsi?
Idli Rava is made with Whole Rice, soaked and dried and ground as explained in this recipe. On the other hand, Rava / Semolina/ Upma Rava is made from Durum Wheat which is used to make Rava Pongal ,Ragi Rava Dosa, Rava Idli, Upma, Rava Ladoo, Kichadi, Rava Kesari (Sheera), Rava Kanji etc. A coarser variation of broken wheat is called Lapsi / Daliya which is also used to make denser but healthier Broken Wheat Idli, Godhuma Thakkali Upma etc.
Idli Rava is used to make Soft Spongy Idlis like
Method - How to make Rice Rava
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Equipment
- Bowl
- Dry Grinder
- Sieve
Ingredients
- 3 cup Raw rice (Can use par Boiled Rice too)
Instructions
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Notes
- This recipe can be made with Par boiled Rice / Puzhungal Arisi. In that case, soak for 3 hours only.
- This Idli rava is different from Rice flour, and also different from Sooji / Semolina.
- This can be used to make soft Idli / Undlige/ Upma Kozhukattai/ Idli rava Upma. All recipes are on this blog.
Aarthi says
useful post
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Deepa. R. Krishnan says
Hey,Kalyani..
Nice useful information..
Archana says
Hey thanks. Guess no more store brought rava for me.
Amina Creations says
fantastic post... very useful..
Anonymous says
Has anyone tried to make Ravi with brown rice? I suppose I'd have to soak the brown rice longer (4 hours).
Kalyani says
yes, you need to soak it longer...
Anonymous says
a useful recipe. will try it
Unknown says
Good.. Useful
Unknown says
Good.. Useful
Unknown says
Thank you very usefull post.
into says
what size sieve should i use - the one I had gives very fine powder and so makes it mushy when cooked
into says
what size sieve should i use - the one I had gives very fine powder and so makes it mushy when cooked
Unknown says
"Collect all the rice flour & the rava separately. Dry out the rava again in a large bowl for 10 - 15 mins before storing in an airtight container"
does it mean to mix flour and rawa together and dry out it in large bowl before storing
Unknown says
Very helpful post...
Вася Пупкин says
What is the purpose to wet and to dry?
Mayuri Patel says
What you call idli rava, we call it kanki. Usually used to make a dish called kanki, a yogurt rice dish. Making idli rava is so easy at home. Thank you for sharing how to prepare it at home.
Kalyani says
That's interesting to know, Mayuri. Kanki is new to me...
Seema Sriram says
I guess it is a passed on from generations to generations how to get rice rava done. Amma taught me and mil improved on it. So glad to see your post.
Kalyani says
awww.. thanks Seema. Yes we could call it an heirloom process, although each family's method would vary...
Harini Rupanagudi says
wow! Never tried making Idli rava at home. Sounds very easy.
Kalyani says
it is, Harini! this is my grandmom's never-fail recipe..
Archana says
Now this is certainly a wonderful way of being independent. I do not need to depend on the grocers favorite brand of idly rawa. Homemade is the best.
Kalyani says
absolutely Archana. Homemade stuff rocks, anyday!
Jayashree T.Rao says
I make this one at home and use it for upma and hulinuchu. Never tried making idli with it, I must try it sometime. Nice post.
Kalyani says
been ages since we made hulinuchu... we usually make huli avalakki.. thanks for the reminder, Jayashree :p
Preethicuisine says
This is a very useful post Kalyani. Would love to make it at home . No more store bought Rava. Thanks for sharing .
Kalyani says
Glad it us useful, Preethi.
Jolly says
WoW! This is very useful & helpful post. Never tried making Idli rava at home.
Kalyani says
Yes, easy and very handy to make at home too
Poonam Bachhav says
Making idli rava at home sounds so easy. Thanks for sharing this useful information.
Kalyani says
you are welcome, Poonam
Renu says
Thank you for the recipe. we do not get Idli rava much here and I am loving this that it can be easily done at home. Now waiting to try different recipes.
Kalyani says
yes, this is my family recipe to make it Renu. Glad you found it useful
Leo says
Can one use basmati rice we don't get raw rice pls. Let us know
Kalyani says
yes basmati rice can be used but turns out aromatic so may not suit all dishes.
Leo says
Thank you for sharing this recipe it's very helpful must give it a try.
Kalyani says
thanks do try!