Idli is one of the healthiest Indian Breakfasts, and it has a wide following worldwide, even amongst non-South Indians as its easy to digest, can be taken even for convalescence patients who otherwise can't eat everyday food. As a family,Monday mornings are usually reserved for Idlis / Dosa as I grind the batter on Sunday evenings. With the humidity levels tolerable, I ferment for a little longer. Another No grind Idli that we like at home is the Sago Idli (Sabbakki Idli / Javvarisi Idli)
You would naturally guess that we are a Idli loving family with over 14 varieties of Idli here on the blog (and counting!). And what better fun than to pair these Idli / Dosa with these huge collection of 20+ chutney varieties. Take your pick 🙂
Plus of course there are recipes like Baked Idli Fry, Idli Chilli and Idli Manchurian which are made with leftover Idlis too. All in all, instant or fermented , Idli rules in our house. Instant Oats Idli too is a current favourite made with a few variations
Another plus in our family is we are huge fans of steamed dishes like:
- Nuchina Unde (steamed lentil dumplings)
- Brown Rice Khara Kozhukottai (steamed brown rice dumplings)
- Dhokla Shumla Mirch (Dhokla steamed inside bell peppers)
- Undlige (steamed Rice Rava Dumplings)
- Oats Methi Dhokla
- Steamed Chocolate Cake.
- Lauki Muthia
- Edada / Safed Dhokla
- Khatta dhokla
- Kerala Idiyappam with Stew
Other Idli / steamed dishes you might like on the blog
Today's recipe came from a friend who's shared her mom's recipe for Instant Cucumber Idlis. This is a NO Urad dal recipe. You need about 15 mins of prep time + 30 mins (minimum) resting time. Since I made it first, we have made it thrice already.
If you are a fan of Idlis or like trying out new recipes, please do check out the recipe and leave the comments on the YouTube video below too once you watch it for the method. If visiting the channel for the first time, please do like and subscribe to our channel.
Till then, check out this ultra delicious Cucumber Idli - Gluten Free and Vegan.
See notes for getting it right the first time, every time 🙂
Prep time - 15 mins, Standing time - 45-60 mins ; Cook time - 15 to 20 mins. Makes - 12-14 medium sized Idlis
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Notes:
- This recipe traditionally doesn’t use Curd / yoghurt. But if you are short of cucumbers, use can use curd partially. Don't skip the cucumbers entirely
- Don’t skimp on the quantity of the fresh / frozen coconut. That gives the extra moisture and softness for the idli
- Don’t steam for less than indicated time, as the batter is somewhat watery, cook it for 2-3 mins more than the usual Idli (again time depends on how many idlis you are making per batch)
- Only Rice Rava (homemade or store bought ) will work for this recipe, not the usual semolina / Sooji / Kansa rava. If you don’t have readymade / store bought Idli rava, click the above link on how to make homemade Idli Rawa.
1 cup = 200 ml
What you need:
- Rice Rava (homemade) - 1.5 cups
- Grated Cucumber - 2.5 cups (Grated with skin on and don’t squeeze out the water)**
- Grated Fresh / Frozen Coconut - 1 cup
- Salt - to taste
Tempering:
- Oil - 2 tsp
- Cumin seeds -1 tsp
- Green chillies - 2 to 3 finely minced
- Grated ginger - 1 tablespoon (opt.but recommended)
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Poonam Bachhav says
Cucumber idli is a new dish to me and definitely sounds healthy and with the coconut going in, I am sure it tastes great.
Poonam Bachhav says
Cucumber idli is a new dish to me and definitely sounds healthy and with the coconut going in, I am sure it tastes great.
Priya Iyer says
Wow! The idlis look super soft and fluffy. I'm sure they tasted delicious too, with the cucumber and coconut going in. Very new recipe for me. Love it!
Priya Vj says
Cucumber idli is totally new to me .hats off to your innovative idli recipes. Looks so so spongy and soft
Sujata Roy says
Never tasted cucumber idli. Idli looks so soft fluffy and delicious. Cucumber and fresh coconut definitely made these idli super yummy.
Swati says
Very new idli recipe for me.. idlis look so soft and spongy.never added cucumber in idli batter, shall try it soon.
Mayuri Patel says
Interesting use of cucumber to make idlis. They look so soft and delicious. And with a generous amount of coconut, that's just what I like.
cookwithrenu says
I had once made cucumber idli but not the instant one. I would like to try this instant version as this looks very soft and yum
Anu says
I have tried making cucumber dosa but not cucumber idli. This is such a easy recipe and can be made anytime without any prior preparation. Btw the homemade rice rava recipe is also very useful.
Shobha says
Sounds interesting. I have never tasted cucumberidlis.
jayashree says
This is another easy to make breakfast option. I have never made these, looks soft and light.
Vasusvegkitchen says
Cucumber sound interesting, it looks very soft and spongy. Chutney too looks delicious, adding this in my list to try soon.
preethi'scuisine says
Instant cucumber idli looks Super soft and fluffy. Another addition to the idli recipes. Ideal to sneak veggies in idli.
Pavani says
Idli with cucumber looks so soft and very innovative idea. Thanks for the share
Archana says
Cucumber idlis!! Wow I love this combo and no fermentation or prep time is added bonus. Love it.
mildly indian says
Cucumber idli and cucumber dosai is my mother in law's special recipe for us from the udupi zone. It is ages since I made these. So glad you brought it back.
Priya Satheesh says
Idli looks soft and delicious. Never tried cucumber idli.. sounds interesting too. Would like try this sometime..
Narmadha says
Wow. Cucumber idli looks so soft and spongy. Interesting recipe without urad dal. Love the tempering and coconut which adds extra crunch.
Shobana Vijay says
Cucumber idlis are very much new to me and quite interesting.It tastes awesome with coconut and its soft too.