How to make Idli

How to make idli

Idli – steam boiled rice cake. Very rich in carbohydrates and proteins. Easy to make especially and safe food for all even during illness. In southern India, children are weaned onto idlis as their first solid food.

INGREDIENTS:

Boiled rice 2 cups

Urad dal 1/2 cup

Fenugreek seed 1/2 teaspoon

Salt as needed

PREPARATION:

Soak boiled rice and urad dal in a bowl for at least 4 hours. (Warm water will reduce the soaking time)

Grind the soaked items in stone grinder (or with a high powered blender can also do the job) although the batter should be more coarse in texture for smooth outcome.

Set aside in a warm place to ferment for 8 hours. Use your hands to mix the ground batter for best fermentation. Keep it in warm condition till fermentation.

Add salt

Oil the idli steamer plates

Fill the batter into the plates

Heat the idli pot with water before laying the plates inside.

Steam the closed pot for 5-10 minutes or until fluffy.

If you don't have idli plate, you can also use small cups or plates to steam Idlies

Remove the idlis from the steamer and serve warm with Chutney, or Sambar.