Easy goli idli recipe | masala goli kadubu | masala rice balls recipe

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 20 minutes
  • Total time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 3 Servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: karnataka

Ingredients

  • 1½ cup water
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ghee / clarified butter
  • 1½ cup rice flour

for tempering:

  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1 tsp chana dal
  • 1 tsp urad dal
  • 2 tsp sesame
  • 1 dried red chilli
  • pinch hing
  • few curry leaves
  • 1 chilli (finely chopped)
  • 1 inch ginger (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp coriander (finely chopped)

Method

  1. firstly, in a large kadai take 1½ cup water, ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp ghee.
  2. get the water to a rolling boil.
  3. now add 1½ cup rice flour and mix well.
  4. continue to mix until the water is absorbed well.
  5. cover and simmer for 2 minutes or until the flour turn moist.
  6. now transfer the flour into a large mixing bowl.
  7. with a wet hand start to knead the dough.
  8. sprinkle hot water if required and knead to a smooth and soft dough.
  9. now take a very small sized ball and roll.
  10. place the ball into steamer and steam for 10 minutes.
  11. after 10 minutes, take the steamed goli idli and keep aside.
  12. to prepare the tempering, heat 2 tsp oil. splutter 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp chana dal, 1 tsp urad dal, 2 tsp sesame, 1 dried red chilli, pinch hing and few curry leaves.
  13. splutter the tempering making sure all the spices turn aromatic.
  14. further, add 1 chilli and 1 inch ginger. saute slightly.
  15. now add steamed idli and mix gently without breaking the idli.
  16. cover and simmer for 2 minutes, or until the flavours are absorbed.
  17. finally, add 2 tbsp coriander and enjoy goli idli with spicy chutney.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.