Check These 5 Staple Options For Making Idli And Dosa Batter

Idli dosa batter made out of rice is one of the unavoidable breakfast preparations in South India, as people love eating idli or dosa with sambar or chutney on alternate days of the week. It’s not just a breakfast, but healthy food that is packed with high nutrients and minerals. 

Introduction:

Rice is the staple food of South India, whole wheat is the staple food of North. The people of the South are more into preparing different varieties of snacks using rice as the base ingredient. The region is also equally famous for its wide range of spicy foods. That being said, idli and dosa are some of the most popular breakfast dishes of the South that have been widely accepted among people of different parts of the country. 

What makes the idli dosa batter?

Both idli dosa batters can be used for preparing idli and dosa, but there is a slight difference between the two in terms of urad dal and rice composition. Idli batters have more urad dal compared to dosa batter, which is why they turn out to be soft and spongy. While dosa batters have more rice content giving it that crispy texture and deliciousness. 

Here are some of the top 5 /South Indian staples to enjoy with idli and dosa batter:

 Idli rice mix or the parboiled rice 

1. Parboiled rice as the name suggests is the boiled rice in its husk. Generally, parboiled rice is used to make the idli and dosa batter. This is also available in the store as idli rice. In southern states, parboiled rice is used for making idlis and dosas, as well as porridge and soups for babies and elders as it is easy to digest. 

• Brown rice idli mix

Brown rice is one of the favourite rice types of people of the South. People who have organic brown rice cultivation, prefer to include it in their daily diet in the form of idli and dosa. Yes, you can also make idli and dosa with this healthy brown rice as it does not contain chemicals. 

• Rava idli mix

Rava is yet another popular morning staple for the people of the South. Rava is used to make the authentic upma, with which idli can also be made. The organic Rava idli mix helps in getting those spongy puffy idlis.

• Ragi idli mix

Besides rice, people also make idli using ragi, which possess a series of benefits. The Ragi idli is another variety dish that can be included in your daily diet as a part of a weight loss diet. Packed with fibre, this ragi idli batter is gluten-free and hence controls your blood sugar levels after intake. 

• Millet dosa mix

Millet dosa mix can be used to make a different variety of dosa as they come with a good source of nutrients such as magnesium, copper, manganese, and phosphorus. Millet dosa helps in the weight loss journey as it contains very low calories.

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