Idly South Indias Break Fast Dish |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 17 Minutes |
Ready In: 17 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Healthy steam dish goes alone with Sambar and coconut chutney Ingredients:
parboiled rice (ukda)-2 1/2 cups |
split black gram skinless (dhuli urad dal)-1 cup |
fenugreek seeds (methi dana)-1 teaspoon |
salt to taste |
Directions:
1. METHOD
2. Wash rice two to three times, clean and soak in fresh water for at least two to three hours.
3. Wash and soak the dal also for a similar time.
4. Add the methi seeds to the soaking dal.
5. Drain and grind the rice to a slightly coarse texture and dropping consistency.
6. Drain and grind the dal, sprinkling water as required to a smooth and spongy batter.
7. Mix both the batters with salt with hand, thoroughly in a whipping motion. Keep the batter in a large vessel, close tightly and rest the batter in a warm place for at least 12 hours.
8. Mix the batter well and pour into lightly oiled idly trays and steam for about 20 minutes.
9. Dip a toothpick into the idli to check if done. Remove from the steamer, sprinkle water on the idli and remove from the moulds.
10. Serve hot with Sambar and chutney
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