Chocolate idlis are a delightful and innovative twist on the traditional breakfast dish, making them an excellent choice for a school snack tiffin. Combining the familiar comfort of idlis with the rich flavour of chocolate, these treats are both fun and nutritious. To prepare, mix semolina, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, yogurt, and milk into a batter, then steam in idli moulds.
Once cooled, they can be packed in a tiffin box with a piece of parchment paper to keep them fresh. Adding a small container of chocolate sauce or fresh fruit slices can make the snack even more enjoyable. Here's how to make chocolate idlis: Ingredients 1 cup semolina (rava/suji) 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 tbsp cocoa powder 1/2 cup yogurt (curd) 1/4 cup milk 2 tbsp chocolate chips (optional) 1/2 tsp baking soda A pinch of salt Ghee or oil for greasing the idli moulds Preparation In a mixing bowl, combine the semolina, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt Add the yogurt and mix well The mixture will be thick Gradually add milk to the mixture to achieve a medium-thick batter consistency, the batter should not be too thick or too runny Allow the batter to rest for about 10-15 minutes so the semolina can absorb the moisture Grease the idli moulds with a little ghee or oil to prevent the idlis from sticking Just before steaming, add the baking soda to the batter and mix well You should see the batter become slightly frothy Pour the batter into the greased idli moulds Fill each mould about 3/4 ful.
