Here I am sharing a unique and Instant Idli and Dhokla Recipe for Upvas made from Moraiyo (Sama Ke Chawal) which you can eat for fasting or during regular days too. Moraiyo (Barnyard Millet / Sama Rice) used for making unique dishes during Shravan & fasting days in India. Follow this step by step recipe of How to make Upvas Idli and Upvas Dhokla at home.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Barnyard Millet / Moraiyo / Sama Rice
• 1 cup Curd
• 2 tbsp. Tapioca Sago (Sabudana)
• 3 tbsp. Oil
• 1/2 tsp. Soda
• Salt to taste
• Some Curry Leaves
• 1 Green Chilli
• 1 tbsp. Ginger & Green Chilli Paste
• Red Chilli Powder (Optional)

Instructions:

• Coarsely grind dry Moraiyo and dry Sabudana in a mixer grinder.
• Remove the ground powder in a bowl.
• Add Curd and mix well.
• Add water as required to prepare the batter as we make for Idli batter.
• Keep aside and let it rest for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, grease the Idli stand with Oil.
• After 15 minutes, add Salt in the Batter and mix well.
• Divide the Batter into two equal portions, one for Idli and other for Dhokla.
•  – Preparing Upvas Idli
• Add 1/4th tsp. Soda in one portion of the batter, mix well.
• Pour the Batter into the moulds.
• Place the moulds in the Steamer
• Steam Idlis for 10 minutes in Idli Cooker or Steamer
• After 10 minutes, switch off the Gas but remove Idlis from the cooker after 5 minutes.
• Remove Idlis from the Idli stand and serve hot.
•  – Preparing Upvas Dhokla
• Grease Dhokla plate with Oil.
• In the second portion of the Batter, add Ginger & Chilli Paste, Soda and mix well.
• Pour the mixture into the Dhokla Plate.
• Sprinkle some Red Chilli Powder.
• Place the Dhokla Plate in the Steamer.
• Cover with the lid and steam Dhokla for 10 minutes.
• Switch off the gas but remove Dhokla after 5 minutes.
• Remove Dhokla plates from the steamer.
• Cut Dhoklas into small squares or diamond shaped pieces.
• For Tadka, heat Oil in a Tadka Pan.
• Add Green Chillies & Curry Leaves, let them crackle.
• Switch off the gas and spread the Tadka over Dhokla.
• Serve Upvas Idli & Upvas Dhokla with Upvas Coconut Chutney; you can watch the recipe on my YouTube Channel.

You might also like Upvas Chutney Recipe for Fasting Days

Watch Upvas Idli & Upvas Dhokla Recipe video in Hindi