Instant Pot Vegetable Idli | Masala Idly in instant pot

Vegetable Idly can make with leftover idly batter with vegetables.  Here I added carrots and green peas.  People who don't eat plain idly can try this vegetable idly, it adds more flavor to it.

Instant Pot Vegetable Idly | Masala Idli with vegetables - This recipe has step by step video.

Instant Pot Vegetable Idli | Masala Idly in instant pot

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups Idly batter
• 2 tsp oil
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 green chili minced (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 1/2 cup grated carrot
• 1/2 cup green peas
• chopped cilantro
• salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• oil to grease idly mold
• Tempering:
• 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp urad dal
• 1/2 tsp chana dal

Instant Pot Vegetable Idli | Masala Idly in instant pot
STEP BY STEP VIDEO:

Instant Pot Vegetable Idli | Masala Idly in instant pot

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Turn on instant pot saute mode.  When it is hot, add oil
• Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal and chana dal.  Wait until it splutters.
• Add chopped onion, minced green chili, and ginger garlic paste - Saute until onion turns into light brown.
• Add grated carrots, and green peas.  Saute for 30 seconds.
• Add turmeric powder and salt - quick stir.
• Turn off instant pot saute mode.  Add this vegetable mix to the idly batter. Mix it well.
• Grease the idly plate and pour the mixed batter.
• Add 1 cup water to the bottom of the instant pot.  Place trivet.  Keep the idly plate inside.
• Close the lid with venting position.
• Set 10 minutes steam, timer won't work on steam venting, use the separate timer for 10 minutes.
• Cancel when it is done. Open the lid. Let it cool for 2 minutes.
• Dip a spoon in some water, run the sides of the idli and it will slide easily. 
• Yummy healthy Vegetable Idly is ready.
• It can be served with sambar or chutney.