Pumpkin Idli Idli is one of the most popular South Indian snack which is now enjoyed the world over. Though traditional idli batter is a mixture of ground urad dal and rice of rawa. However idlis can be made in various other combination. Here goodness of pumpkin makes this idli soft and fluffy. A different and delicious savoury breakfast dish! By Sanjeev Kapoor 01 Aug 2024 in Recipes Snack New Update Pumpkin Idli Main ingredients Pumpkin, Semolina (rawa), Split Bengal gram (chana dal), Green chillies, Fresh coriander leaves, Scraped fresh coconut, Cumin seeds, Crushed black peppercorns, Fruit salt Cuisine Indian Course Snack Prep time 1-2 hours Cook time 10-15 minutes Serve 4 Taste Savoury Level of cooking Easy Others Vegetarian Ingredients 1 cup finely grated pumpkin 1 cup semolina (rawa) 1 tablespoon split Bengal gram (chana dal) 2-3 green chillies, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves 2 tablespoons scraped fresh coconut 1½ teaspoons cumin seeds Coarsely crushed black peppercorns to taste Salt to taste 1½ teaspoons fruit salt Coconut chutney to serve Method Take semolina in a large bowl, add water and wash it for 1-2 times. Add sufficient water and set aside to soak for 1 hour. Take split Bengal gram in another bowl, add water and wash for 1-2 times. Add sufficient water and set aside to soak for 1 hour. Then drain. Transfer the soaked semolina, soaked split Bengal gram in another large bowl. Add grated pumpkin, green chillies, coriander leaves, coconut, cumin seeds, coarsely crushed black peppercorns and salt and mix till well combined. Sprinkle fruit salt and mix well. Heat sufficient water in a steamer. Pour the batter into each dent of idli mould and place it in the steamer. Cover the steamer and steam for 10-15 minutes. De-mould the idlis and serve hot with coconut chutney. #Split Bengal gram (chana dal) #Fruit salt #Scraped fresh coconut #Semolina (rawa) #Green chillies #Fresh coriander leaves #Pumpkin #Cumin seeds #Crushed black peppercorns Subscribe to our Newsletter! Be the first to get exclusive offers and the latest news Subscribe Now You May Also like Advertisment Read the Next Article