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A traditional Goan delight, Taushe Idli are sweet, steamed cakes made from cucumber, rice rava, and jaggery. Fragrant with cardamom and studded with fresh coconut, they offer a uniquely soft and spongy texture without any fermentation. Perfect for a healthy breakfast, brunch, or a wholesome snack.
Prepare the Cucumber
Create the Batter
Rest the Batter
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A traditional Goan delight, Taushe Idli are sweet, steamed cakes made from cucumber, rice rava, and jaggery. Fragrant with cardamom and studded with fresh coconut, they offer a uniquely soft and spongy texture without any fermentation. Perfect for a healthy breakfast, brunch, or a wholesome snack.
This goan recipe takes 65 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 441.95 calories per serving with 6.18g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or snack.
Prepare for Steaming
Steam the Idlis
Cook and Serve
Replace jaggery with grated palm sugar or coconut sugar for a different, caramel-like flavor profile.
Add a tablespoon of chopped cashews or almonds directly into the batter for a crunchy texture in every bite.
A pinch of nutmeg powder or a few strands of saffron can be added along with cardamom for a warmer, more complex aroma.
For a different texture, you can use fine semolina (chiroti rava) instead of idli rava. The resting time might need slight adjustment.
Cucumber is composed of over 95% water, making these idlis a naturally hydrating and cooling food, which is especially beneficial in warmer climates.
The combination of complex carbohydrates from rice rava and unrefined sugars from jaggery provides a steady release of energy, making it an excellent breakfast to fuel your day.
Jaggery is an unrefined sugar that retains essential minerals like iron and magnesium. Fresh coconut contributes healthy fats and manganese, which is important for bone health and metabolism.
The dietary fiber from cucumber, coconut, and rava supports healthy digestion and promotes gut health. As a steamed dish, it is light and easy on the stomach.
Yes, it's a relatively healthy dish. It is steamed, not fried, and uses natural sweeteners like jaggery. Cucumber provides hydration and fiber, while coconut offers healthy fats, making it a wholesome breakfast or snack option.
One serving of Taushe Idli (approximately 3 pieces) contains around 280-320 calories, primarily from the carbohydrates in rice rava and jaggery.
This recipe is naturally vegan. Simply ensure you grease the molds with a neutral oil like coconut oil instead of ghee.
Hard idlis are usually caused by insufficient resting time for the batter, too little moisture, or over-steaming. Ensure the batter has a thick but pourable consistency and that the rava has soaked for at least 30 minutes.
It is best to prepare the batter just before steaming. You can let it rest for up to an hour, but leaving it for longer can cause the jaggery to release more water, making the batter too runny.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, steam them for 4-5 minutes until soft and warm again.