Healthy Oil-Free Rice Flour Snack Recipe for Breakfast & Evening Tea

Are you tired of wondering what to prepare for breakfast every single morning? If you are bored with the routine idlis, dosas, and puttu, this oil-free rice flour snack is the perfect recipe for you to try! Prepared in very little time using simple household ingredients, this dish is not only completely healthy but also insanely delicious. Since it is entirely steamed, it makes for a wholesome and nutritious breakfast that both kids and adults will absolutely love.

​Why You Should Try This Oil-Free Rice Flour Snack Today

In today’s fast-paced world, everyone is mindful of choosing healthier, low-fat food options. Steamed dishes are always gentle on the stomach and great for digestion. Made with a winning combination of rice flour, potatoes, and carrots, this snack is visually appealing and takes flavor to a whole new level.
Since it requires zero oil and is cooked using steam, this oil-free rice flour snack can be guilt-free enjoyed by fitness enthusiasts and anyone on a health journey. It also serves as a fantastic, nutritious evening snack for kids when they return home hungry from school.

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Ingredients That Make This Oil-Free Rice Flour Snack So Special

You only need simple, everyday ingredients available right in your kitchen to pull off this recipe:
​Rice Flour: The hero ingredient that gives a soft and delicate texture.
​Potato & Carrot: Enhances the nutritional value while adding a subtle, natural sweetness and taste.
​Grated Coconut & Aromatics: Green chilies, curry leaves, and cumin seeds elevate the traditional flavor profile.

​To learn more about the health benefits of rice flour and wholesome cooking, check out this Healthline – Healthy Rice Flour Recipes Guide 

Tips for Making the Perfect Oil-Free Rice Flour Snack

Kneading the Dough: Use warm water while mixing the dough to ensure your snacks turn out super soft.
​Shaping: Shape them into neat small balls or cylindrical shapes to make them attractive for kids.
​Steaming: Steam on medium flame for 12 to 15 minutes to achieve the perfect texture.

How to Serve This Delicious Snack

This versatile dish pairs wonderfully with almost anything! Serve it piping hot alongside spicy coconut chutney, tomato chutney, or mint chutney for the ultimate combination. Even without any chutney, it tastes amazing just on its own. The charming shape and design will instantly attract kids to the dining table!
Once you try making this at home, this oil-free rice flour snack is guaranteed to become a regular item on your favorite breakfast menu.

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​Oil-Free Rice Flour Snack

Steamed Rice Flour Breakfast

A healthy, easy, and oil-free steamed breakfast recipe made with rice flour dough and a flavorful chana dal (split Bengal gram) filling, seasoned with mustard and cumin seeds.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast / Evening Snack / Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala

Ingredients
  

  • ​For the Outer Dough:
  • ​Rice Flour - 1 cup
  • ​Hot Water - As required
  • ​Salt - To taste
  • ​For the Chana Dal Filling:
  • ​Chana Dal Split Bengal Gram - 1/2 cup (soaked for 1 hour)
  • ​Green Chilies - 3
  • ​Garlic - 1 or 2
  • ​Ginger - A small piece
  • ​Whole Black Peppercorns - 1/4 tsp
  • ​Salt - To taste
  • ​For Tempering / Final Roast Optional:
  • ​Cooking Oil - 1-2 tbsp
  • ​Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • ​Cumin Seeds Jeera - 1/2 tsp
  • ​Green Chilies - 3 slit
  • ​Curry Leaves - A few

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • ​Steamer or Idli cooker
  • ​Spatula or spoon
  • ​Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. ​Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, take 1 cup of rice flour, add salt and required hot water. Mix well and knead it into a smooth dough. Cover and set it aside for 10 minutes.
    preparing the dough
  2. ​Prepare the Filling: Take the well-washed and soaked chana dal in a mixer jar. Add green chilies, garlic, a small piece of ginger, black peppercorns, and salt. Coarsely grind them without adding too much water (do not make a fine paste). Transfer to a bowl.
    filling preparation
  3. ​Shape the Breakfast: Take small portions of the prepared rice flour dough, roll into a ball, and flatten it slightly in your palm. Place a spoonful of the chana dal filling in the center and fold/seal it gently into a semi-circle shape.
    shaping the breakfast
  4. ​Steam Cook: Grease a steamer plate with a little oil and arrange the shaped pieces. Steam cook on medium flame for 10 to 15 minutes until well cooked.
    steam cook
  5. ​Optional Tempering: Heat a pan with a little oil, splutter mustard and cumin seeds, add slit green chilies and curry leaves. Toss the steamed pieces in this tempering for a couple of minutes for extra flavor.
    tempering with cumin seeds and green chilli
  6. ​Serve hot with spicy tomato chutney or coconut chutney!
    ​Oil-Free Rice Flour Snack

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Notes

​Make sure to use warm water to knead the rice flour so the final snack turns out soft.
​Do not overcook, as steaming for 12–15 minutes is sufficient for rice flour.
​You can adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer green chilies according to your preference.

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