Claire's Idli (Steamed Rice & Lentil Dumplings) Recipe

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Claire's Idli (Steamed Rice & Lentil Dumplings)
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups rice , long grain
  • 3 tbsp oil , vegetable

Directions:

  1. Soak the rice and lentils in separate bowls for 2 hours. Water should cover them by about an inch
  2. Drain.
  3. Put the lentils into a blender and add about 3/4 cups of water. Blend until the mixture is smooth, pale and very airy.
  4. Empty into a large bowl.
  5. Put the drained rice into the same blender and add 6 tablespoons of water.
  6. Blend until it is a fine, granular paste.
  7. Combine it with the lentils in the bowl.
  8. Add the salt and mix well
  9. Cover and allow to ferment in a warm place (80 degrees farenheit), covered, 12 to 15 hours
  10. The batter should be bubbly and doubled in volume.
  11. Bring the water in your steaming aparatus to a rolling boil.
  12. Oil the molds and fill with batter being careful not to deflate it
  13. Cover and steam for 15 minutes.
  14. Remove from the molds using the tip of a knife.
  15. Continue until all the batter is used.
  16. Serve hot
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2442.43 Kcal (10226 kJ)
Calories from fat 419.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46.62g 72%
Sodium 2340.9mg 98%
Potassium 2169.48mg 46%
Total Carbs 423.3g 141%
Sugars 3.84g 15%
Dietary Fiber 63.42g 254%
Protein 77.22g 154%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 13%
Iron 31mg 172%
Calcium 144.1mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 388.43 Kcal (1626 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.41g 72%
Sodium 372.28mg 98%
Potassium 345.02mg 46%
Total Carbs 67.32g 141%
Sugars 0.61g 15%
Dietary Fiber 10.09g 254%
Protein 12.28g 154%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 13%
Iron 4.9mg 172%
Calcium 22.9mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 51.9
    Points
  • 60
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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