Name: Gluten free Ragi Idli recipe | Instant Ragi Idli | Finger Millet Idli Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 +1/2 cup Finger Millet/Ragi flour; 1/2 cup rice flour ((or besan or suji)); 1 cup curd ((slightly sour)); 1/2 cup carrot ((grated)); 1/4 tsp green peas ((boiled)); 1/2 cup french beans ((chopped)); Salt to taste; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 +1/4 cup water; 1 tbsp oil; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1 tsp ginger ((grated)); 1 tbsp urad dal; 1 tbsp chana dal; 2 green chilies ((chopped)); 8-10 curry leaves

27 Feb Gluten free Ragi Idli recipe | Instant Ragi Idli | Finger Millet Idli

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Last Updated on February 27, 2026 by blessmyfoodbypayal

Gluten free Ragi Idli recipe | Instant Ragi Idli | Finger Millet Idli with step wise pictorial and video method.

Ragi, which is also called Nachni and Finger Millet in english is such a super food which is better known for this goodness.

And what else can be more appropriate to begin the day with healthy and nutritious Ragi Idli.

Soft, fluffy, full of vegetables and naturally gluten free, this healthy instant millet idli recipe for breakfast is rich in calcium, iron, and fiber, good for digestion and suitable for weight-conscious people and diabetic-friendly diets (when eaten in moderation).

Usually idli batter needs to be fermented overnight but this instant ragi idli recipe without fermentation calls for no overnight soaking or fermentation. Everything is so quick and instant, making it instant ragi idli recipe for busy mornings.

You will come across many recipes wherein semolina/rava/suji is added alongwith ragi flour. If not semolina, then rice grains or udar dal is accompanied by nachni flour. But in the given recipe of soft and fluffy ragi idli recipe at home, there’s no hassle of soaking anything or using glutenous semolina. So this quick instant ragi idli recipe without sooji is perfect for those who are gluten intolerant.

Saying so doesn’t mean that ragi idli with rice or ragi idli with urad dal or is bad, but what we want to convey is that in case you miss to soak the rice or dal at night, still you are not going to miss the healthy millet breakfast instant ragi idli in the morning. Because with the given method, ragi idli without rice or ragi idli without urad dal is still possible and that too with utmost convience and without compromising taste.

This gluten free ragi idli recipe with rice flour is not just ideal for breakfast, but you can enjoy it in lunchbox, or light dinner.

No soaking, grinding, or long fermentation required, just quick mixing and it is done.

This nachni idli goes well with coconut chutney, sambar, or even podi.

Step wise pictorial recipe of Gluten free Ragi Idli recipe | Instant Ragi Idli | Finger Millet Idli

MAKING OF BATTER

Add ragi flour, rice flour, salt and curd. Slightly mix it. Add carrots, green beans and peas. Lastly add water. Mix well. The consistency should be of idli batter consistency.

MAKING OF TEMPERING

Heat oil in a pan and then add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, ginger (grated), urad dal, chana dal and green chilies (chopped). Saute it for a minute or two until the dals change their colour a bit. Lastly add 8-10 curry leaves and saute for couple of seconds. Pour this tempering in the batter. Mix well. Lastly add baking soda and give it a good mix.

MAKING OF IDLIS

Drop the batter in greased idli moulds. Steam cook for 20 minutes. Check by inserting a toothpick and if it comes out clean, its a sign that idli is thoroughly cooked. Take the idli mould out of the steamer and for 2-3 minutes. Remove the idlis from the mould by using knife or back side of the spoon.

Enjoy hot with sambar and coconut chutney.

NOTES

If adding semolina/rava/suji instead of rice flour, then rest the batter for 10-15 minutes and also water needs to be little extra.