Menthya soppina masale idli / methi leaves masala idli recipe with detailed video instructions.
Idli is one of the favorite breakfasts in India. There are varieties of idli recipes, This methi leaves masala idli is one of them . This is gluten free and vegan breakfast as well.
This idli is sour and spicy with little sweet breakfast. Try this healthy idli, serve with coconut chutney.
Methi leaves / fenugreek leaves are rich in iron, Vitamin K and C. They help to prevent anemia. Helps in digestion, controlling glucose, reduce cholesterol, and good for hair loss.

Try these methi leaves / menthya soppu / fenugreek leaves recipes as well

methi leaves pulav

methi leaves rice 

methi leaves dosa

methi leaves patrode

methi leaves parata

Ingredients for making methi leaves masala idli:

• Handful of fenugreek leaves / menthya soppu (clean , wash and keep it ready)
• 1 cup idli rave / akki tari /rice rava
• small keylime size tamarind (wash and soak it in water)
• 2 tbsp jaggery
• 1.5 tsp salt or salt to taste
• 2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp jeera powder / cumin powder
• 2 tsp coriander powder/dhania powder
• 1¾ cup water

Method:

1. Finely chop the methi leaves
2. Take the chopped greens in a big pan, add rava, tamarind extract, and all the ingredients except water . mix it well
3. Add enough water and mix it. Until now I have used 1.5 cups of water. Cover it and keep it aside for at least 30 minutes
4. After an hour or so – mix the idli batter, add more water if needed to get the consistency as shown here in the video

To make the idlis:

1. Keep the steamer / pressure cooker with water on medium high heat
2. Grease the idli plates .
3. Put the idli batter to the greased idli plates,

NOTE: make sure to mix the batter everytime you take the batter.

1. steam cook the idlis for 20 minutes. If you are using a pressure cooker don’t put the weight on.
2. after 20 minutes reduce the heat to low, carefully open the lid and check the idlis.
3. Wet your finger in cold water, touch the idlis, if the idlis are not sticky turn off the heat. else keep it for some more time
4. Leave it for a minute and then remove the idlis from the plate using a spoon.
5. Serve with Chutney or it can be eaten without any side dish as well.
6. With the given measurement we can make around 20 idlis.