Beet Button Idli

Beet Button Idli

Deciding what to cook for breakfast every single morning is a universal challenge that almost every household faces. Whenever you feel bored eating routine items like poha, upma, or standard plain idlis, vibrant recipes like this beetroot version bring a refreshing change to the dining table. Beetroot is incredibly healthy and loaded with iron, but getting children or even adults to eat it raw can be quite difficult. This recipe blends health and taste perfectly without making it feel like a chore to eat nutritious food.

When you finish making these little button idlis, they turn out so colorful, soft, and visually appealing. The vibrant natural pink shade from the beetroot is so inviting that anyone would instantly want to pick them up and eat. They stay soft if not over steamed, making them an excellent choice for morning breakfast or for packing into school and office lunch boxes. Through years of cooking, it is clear that whenever you prepare dishes rich in iron, adding an acidic or sour component like lemon juice helps the body absorb the nutrients much better.

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Some Interesting facts about Beet Button Idli :-

There are some fun secrets that make these colorful bites even more special. That gorgeous, bright pink color comes entirely from the beetroot itself, meaning you get a stunning dish without a single drop of artificial food coloring. Pairing the beetroot with a splash of lemon juice is a clever trick, as the vitamin C in the lemon actually helps your body soak up all the good iron from the veggie. Best of all, because these mini idlis are steamed rather than fried, they are incredibly light on the stomach and super easy to digest for both kids and adults.

Beet Button Idli

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Serves: 4 People Preparation Time: 15 Minutes Cooking Time: 10 Minutes 10 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 Calories 20 grams Fat

Rating: 4.6/5

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Ingredients

• 1 cup grated Beetroot
• 1 cup Rice flour
• 1/2 cup Water
• 5~6 Garlic cloves
• 3~4 Green chillies
• 1/2-inch Ginger pieces
• 1/2 tsp Rock salt
• 1/2 tsp Lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp White sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp Chat masala
• 1/4 tsp Black salt
• 1 pinch Asafoetida
• 1/2 tsp Byadgi red chilli powder
• 1 tbsp Oil
• 1 pinch regular Salt
• 1 handful Curry leaves
• 1 handful finely chopped Coriander leaves

Instructions

Step 1: Take grated beetroot, garlic cloves, green chillies, ginger pieces, rock salt, lemon juice, and water in a mixer grinder.

Step 2: Blend everything into a fine and smooth puree.

Step 3: Strain the puree using a sieve into a vessel and measure exactly one cup of this liquid.

Step 4: Pour the measured beetroot liquid along with its remaining pulp into a pan and bring it to a boil.

Step 5: Add rice flour to the pan and mix instantly to avoid lumps.

Step 6: Stir continuously on low heat until it forms a soft dough ball.

Step 7: Allow the dough to cool down slightly and knead it smoothly.

Step 8: Pinch out small portions of the dough and roll them into small round balls.

Step 9: Boil water in a steamer and place a perforated plate over it.

Step 10: Arrange all the prepared dough balls on the plate.

Step 11: Cover and steam them on medium heat for eight to ten minutes.

Step 12: Turn off the flame and let them rest in the steam for two minutes before taking them out.

Step 13: Heat oil in another pan to prepare the tempering.

Step 14: Add mustard seeds and let them splutter completely.

Step 15: Add cumin seeds, green chillies, curry leaves, asafoetida, and white sesame seeds into the hot oil.

Step 16: Turn off the gas flame completely.

Step 17: Transfer the steamed beetroot balls into the pan with the tempering.

Step 18: Toss gently to coat all the balls with the seasoned oil.

Step 19: Sprinkle chat masala, black salt, regular salt, Byadgi red chilli powder, and chopped coriander leaves over the balls.

Step 20: Mix and toss well until all the button idlis are fully coated with the dry spices.

Notes

• Serve these bright, colorful mini idlis just as they are since they already have so much flavor, or enjoy them with a little ghee poured on top for a comforting breakfast.
• Garnish it with fresh finely chopped coriader leaves. 

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Servings

Serve this colorful healthy breakfast with some chutney.