Paneer idli is a traditional South Indian idli. It tastes very good because it has both the soft, fluffy texture of idli and the rich, creamy taste of paneer. This dish is more delicious when served with chutney, sambar, or any other dish that is usually served with idlis.
This traditional south food is a delicious and nutritious option to your diet. It is usually preferred for breakfast, snacks, or even as a light meal, which offers many health benefits.
Here we have a paneer idli recipe that is perfect for maintaining your blood sugar level because it's a low glycemic load recipe that we're sharing with you. It is a great option for people who want to keep their blood sugar levels normal without compromising their taste.
Paneer Idli Ingredients
- 130g Paneer – It adds flavor and texture to your dish and also boosts your nutrition profile because of its protein content.
- 30g Curd – Adding curd made a better texture and improved taste in your dish. It also has probiotics, calcium, and protein content which is very healthy for you.
- ½ tsp Psyllium husk powder – It enhances quality, and texture and also adds nutritional value like fiber in your dish.
- ¼ tsp Jeera powder – Jeera powder adds an earthy and warm flavor to the dish and also helps in digestive health.
- ¼ tsp Ajwain – It has a slightly bitter and peppery flavor. It also helps in relieving indigestion, bloating, and gas.
- ¼ tsp Olive oil – It has a mild flavor that won’t overtake the tastes of the idlis and also contains heart-healthy fats.
- ¼ tsp Baking Powder - It is widely used in baking and cooking because of its ability to create light, fluffy textures in various baked goods.
- NutroActive Mineral Salt - It is 100% natural and High-quality salt directly sourced from the Himalayas. This Mineral salt has 84 minerals in comparison to 2 minerals in normal salt.
- Idli mould – Idli mould ensures consistent results and gives perfect shape to the idli.
How To Make Paneer Idli
- First, take 130g of Paneer in a bowl and add 30g of curd, and ½ tsp of psyllium husk powder ( Isabgol).
- Then add ¼ tsp jeera powder, ¼ tsp of ajwain, and ¼ tsp olive oil.
- Next, add ¼ tsp Baking Powder, and NutroActive Mineral Salt to taste.
- Mix all the ingredients properly.
- Put the mixture in a mixer grinder and churn it.
- After grinding, transfer the mixture to a bowl and mix the batter again very well.
- Then take an idli mould & grease it with ghee or olive oil.
- Fill the batter into each mould.
- Stream the batter for 8-10 minutes.
- Your paneer idli is ready.
The EGL (Estimated Glycemic Load) is 0.2g per idli, which is very low and good for diabetic people. You can have this idli in the morning as a breakfast option. It’s a good choice to start your day with low-glycemic load food.
