Celebrate Republic Day with Healthy Tricolour and Millet Idlis Using ELGI Ultra Appliances
Republic Day is the perfect occasion to add colour, nutrition, and tradition to your breakfast table. This year, celebrate with a range of healthy idlis made using natural ingredients like beetroot, carrot, spinach, millets, and ragi. With ELGI Ultra wet grinders and mixer grinders, preparing soft idlis and fresh chutneys becomes simple, consistent, and efficient.
Why ELGI Ultra Is Ideal for Idli and Chutney Preparation
The texture of idlis depends on how well the batter is ground and fermented. ELGI Ultra Wet Grinders are designed to grind slowly without heating the batter, which helps achieve better fermentation and softer idlis. ELGI Ultra Mixer Grinders make vegetable purees and chutneys smooth while retaining flavour.
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1 . Tricolour Beetroot and Carrot Idli
Ingredients
For the idli batter
- Raw rice or idli rice – 2 cups
- Urad dal – 1 cup
- Poha – ¼ cup
- Salt – to taste
- Water – as required
For vegetable purees
- Beetroot grated – 1 cup
- Carrot grated – 1 cup
- Ginger – ½ inch (optional)
- Green chilli – 1 small (optional)
Procedure
- Wash and soak rice separately and urad dal with poha separately for 4 to 6 hours. Grind the soaked urad dal and poha first until light and fluffy using an ELGI Ultra Wet Grinder. Grind the rice next to a slightly coarse texture. Combine both batters, add salt, mix well, cover, and allow to ferment overnight.
- Prepare beetroot and carrot purees separately using an ELGI Ultra Mixer Grinder. Divide the fermented batter into three portions. Mix beetroot puree into one portion, carrot puree into the second portion, and keep the third portion plain.
- Grease idli plates lightly. Pour batter in layers starting with plain batter, followed by carrot batter, and then beetroot batter. Steam for 10 to 12 minutes and serve hot.
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2 . Millet Idli
Ingredients
- Foxtail millet or mixed millets – 1 cup
- Raw rice – ½ cup
- Urad dal – ½ cup
- Fenugreek seeds – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – to taste
- Water – as required
Procedure
- Soak millets and rice together for 4 hours. Soak urad dal and fenugreek seeds separately. Grind urad dal first until fluffy using an ELGI Ultra Wet Grinder, then grind the millet and rice mixture to a slightly coarse consistency. Combine both batters, add salt, and ferment overnight.
- Pour batter into greased idli moulds and steam for 12 minutes. Serve hot with chutney.
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3 . Spinach Idli
Ingredients
- Fermented idli batter – 2 cups
- Spinach leaves blanched – 1 cup
- Green chilli – 1 small (optional)
- Salt – if required
Procedure
Grind blanched spinach and green chilli into a smooth paste using an ELGI Ultra Mixer Grinder. Gently fold the spinach paste into the fermented idli batter. Pour into greased idli plates and steam for 12 minutes. Serve warm.
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4 . Ragi Idli
Ingredients
- Ragi flour – 1½ cups
- Urad dal – ½ cup
- Raw rice – ½ cup
- Salt – to taste
- Water – as required
Procedure
Soak urad dal and rice together for 4 hours. Grind to a smooth batter using an ELGI Ultra Wet Grinder. Add ragi flour and salt, mix well, and ferment overnight. Pour into idli moulds and steam for 12 minutes. Serve warm with chutney.
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Serving Suggestions with Fresh Chutneys
All idli varieties pair well with freshly prepared chutneys and sambar.
Suggested Chutneys
- Coconut chutney
- Tomato chutney
- Peanut chutney
- Mint coriander chutney
Chutney Preparation Made Easy with ELGI Ultra Mixer Grinders
Fresh chutneys elevate the taste of idlis and are best prepared just before serving. ELGI Ultra Mixer Grinders ensure smooth consistency and rich flavour every time.
Benefits of Using ELGI Ultra Mixers
- Powerful motors for fine grinding
- Stainless steel jars for durability and hygiene
- Ideal for coconut, peanuts, herbs, and spices
- Minimal water usage retains authentic taste
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Celebrate Tradition and Nutrition with ELGI Ultra
From grinding perfect idli batter to preparing fresh chutneys, ELGI Ultra kitchen appliances help you cook healthier, tastier meals with ease. This Republic Day, bring home tradition, nutrition, and reliability with colourful idlis made using trusted ELGI Ultra products.
Elgi Ultra Mixer Grinders
The Ultra range of mixer grinders are designed to provide healthy and nutritious food at the right texture and consistency
FITTED WITH METAL COUPLERS
Lasts a lifetime compared to ordinary rubber couplers
AISI 304 FOOD-GRADE STAINLESS STEEL
Rust-resistant food-grade stainless steel jars
STAINLESS STEEL METAL BODY
Sturdy, reliable and long lasting
SLOW JUICING FUNCTION
For thick, nutritious juice without crushed seeds
CHOPPER / KNEADER ATTACHMENTS
Tasks like chopping vegetables and kneading dough are made easier using extra smart attachments
ELECTRONIC SPEED SENSOR
Automatically corrects speed fluctuations and maintains the specified grinding speed to get the right texture & taste
Elgi Ultra Grinder
Ultra is the pioneer in compact table top wet grinders and innovator of the patented conical stones. The patented conical stone design makes the batter smooth.
PATENTED CONICAL STONES
For effective grinding without high batter temperature rise
AISI 304 STAINLESS STEEL
Rust-resistant food-grade stainless steel drum for healthy food
ABS BODY
Lighter weight, longer life and great looks
150-WATT MOTOR
Powerful 150W motor for better grinding
2.5L WET GRINDER
Ideal for a family of 4
DIGITAL TIMER
Beep alert & auto switch-off at preset grinding time
MULTI UTILITY DRUM
Batter can be stored in the same drum after grinding
BATTER CLEANER
For easy cleaning of conical stones