Its been long that I blogged, and the Just for You event hosted by Alka was just enough to get me back to blogging.



When I made these Palak Idli and told my niece Jaanu (6 years) I made green Idlies and she promptly said maachi I don't like green please make pink idlies. Then I asked around for ideas and the best bet was to use beetroots. Jaanu these Pink Idlies are Just For You.

Ingredients

Idli Batter, to make 12 idlies.
1/4 cup beetroot
1 cups water
salt to taste
a pinch baking soda

Method

  1. Boil the beetroot in the water. Drain and keep the water aside.
  2. Slowly add the beetroot water 1 tbsp at a time to the idli batter to get the desired color and consistency. (The idlies will be lighter in color once cooked)
  3. Add the baking soda to 1 tsp of water (depending on how much you have to add to the idli batter). Add it to the idli batter. Mix well.
  4. Steam the idlis immidiately. (Cook them how you would normally).

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh lovely lovely...from where do u get such ideas huh??
Thank you dear,it feels nice to see you around,and thnks for the entry..i m obliged
And no thankfully connection didnt went off,its just tht i have to log in with different id so as to video chat with hubby dear ;-)
Stay around,i am sure u will start feeling good :-)

FH said...

That is beautiful and nutritious too, great post! :))

Trupti said...

what a lovely idea to make a healthy & nutrious idli

Cham said...

All pinky gals will be happy now... How r u?

Dori said...

Awwww, they're pink! So cute!

vidhas said...

Very nice Idli, Medha. Love your ideas and recipes.

Finla said...

Wowo i wouldlove to have these pink idlies. I am sure they look so veautiful in the plate when you serve them.

Shreya said...

so sweet.. ! my daughter calls beetroot rasam as pink sambar:-)

Pavithra Kodical said...

Great idea indeed..Very creative of you..

Usha said...

These idli's look so cute and a very creative idea indeed :-)

Adlak's tiny world said...

who doesn't like the pink color.. superb idea. lovely post.

Nithya Praveen said...

Wow this is new....kids wud love it.Wonderful idea:)

Beyond Curries said...

Yes, that's such a neat and genius idea.

sneh said...

hi, reached here through Just For You event...idlis look delicious and healthy. never thought of it. Great idea!

Shivali said...

Healthy and beautiful.

Anonymous said...

So Cute!

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