02 Jan Blueberry Idada
Idada is a soft, mildly sour Gujarati steamed snack made from fermented rice and urad dal batter. Light, fluffy, and easy to digest, idada is usually enjoyed with green chutney or a drizzle of oil and is a popular breakfast or evening snack in many Gujarati homes.
This Idada is made using natural fermentation, similar to idli batter but thicker. Fermentation improves digestibility, mineral absorption, and gut health, making this version lighter and more nutritious than instant idada.
Here we give it a twist by sandwiching blueberry chutney between 2 layers of idada.
Ingredients
For Idada batter
any short grain Rice – 1½ cups
Urad dal (split, skinless) – ½ cup
Fenugreek (methi) seeds – ½ tsp
Sour curd or buttermilk – ½ cup
Water – as needed
Salt – to taste
For Steaming
Oil – 2 tsp (for greasing)
Coarse black pepper or red chilli powder – ½ tsp (optional)
For Blueberry chutney
1 cup fresh blueberries puree
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp red chilli powder, roasted jeera powder, chaat masala
Black salt to taste
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
COOK TIME
50 minutes
CALORIES
840 kcal
PROTEIN
44 g
FIBER
10 g
CARBOHYDRATES
148 g
SERVES
4
Instructions
Making the Blueberry Chutney
Pour sugar in a pan.
Stir till the sugar caramelises.
Add blueberry puree.
Keep stirring till the mixture leaves the sides.
Once cool, add chilli powder, chaat masala, jeera powder, rock salt and lemon juice
Store in a glass jar and refrigerate
Before using remove half and hour from fridge.
Making Idada
1. Soaking
Wash rice and urad dal separately.
Soak both th fenugreek seeds for 5–6 hours.
2. Grinding
Grind urad dal first with little water to a fluffy batter.
Grind rice to a smooth but slightly grainy paste.
Mix both batters well.
3. Fermentation
Cover and ferment overnight (8–12 hours) in a warm place.
Batter should rise slightly and smell mildly sour.
4. Steaming
Add salt to fermented batter.
Mix gently (do not overmix).
Grease a steaming plate and pour batter and sprinkle pepper powder .
Steam on medium heat for 15–18 minutes.
Cool slightly
Assembling the idada sandwich
Spread blue berry chutney over one layer of idada. Cover with another layer.
Cut into small squares.Serve warm.
Video tutorial
Notes
For Entire Recipe (4 servings)
Nutrient Amount
Energy 840 kcal
Protein 44 g
Carbohydrates 148 g
Fat 8 g
Fiber 10 g
Iron 7 mg
Calcium 180 mg
Per Serving (1/4 portion)
Nutrient Amount
Energy 210 kcal
Protein 11 g
Carbohydrates 37 g
Fat 2 g
Fiber 2.5 g
Iron 1.7 mg
Calcium 45 mg
Health Benefits
Natural fermentation → better gut health
Balanced protein + carbs → sustained energy
Low fat, steamed food → heart-friendly
Suitable for diabetics when eaten with chutney or curd (no sugar)
Tips for Soft Idada
Batter should be thick but airy, not runny
Do not overmix after fermentation
Steam on medium heat only for best texture
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