Javarsi (Sago) idli

Javarsi (Sago) Idli

Javarsi- sago

Javarsi idli is a quick and healthy South Indian breakfast for busy mornings with no grinding and no hassle. Served with sambar and chutney this is a filling and gluten-free dish. 

Sago contains antioxidants and resistant starch and has been linked to many benefits, including improving risk factors for heart disease and enhancing exercise performance.

Ingredients

• 1 cup javarsi (sago)

• 2 cups  idli arisi           

• 2 cups curd

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon ENO salt

Method of preparation

• Wash the idli arisi well.

• Add the sago and curd to the rice (idli arisi).

• Mix well. Add sufficient water to make the batter idli consistency.

• Keep overnight to ferment.

Ground sago idli batter

Grease the idli moulds and get the idli cooker ready.

• Whisk the idli mix well. Add a little more water if needed.

• Stir in 1 teaspoon salt.

• Add 1 teaspoon ENO salt to the batter and quickly mix it in, moving the ladle in one direction only till bubbles start forming. 

• Quickly ladle the batter into the greased idli plates and steam for 10 minutes in the idli cooker.

Idli moulds with batter

Javersi idlis are ready.

Sago idlis ready to eat