Idli

Idli is one of the most popular south Indian recipes all over the country. Extremely scrumptious, light and nutritious, Idli is an ideal breakfast item.

Ingredients

• 2 cup Rice
• 1 cup Urad Dal (white)
• 1 1/2 tbsp Salt
• A pinch of Baking Soda
• Oil (for greasing the pans)

• Pick, wash and soak the dal overnight or for 8 hours.
• Pick, wash and drain the rice. Grind it coarsely in a blender.
• Grind the dal into a smooth and frothy paste.
• Now mix the grinded rice and dal together into a batter.
• Mix salt and set aside in a warm place for 8-9 hours or overnight for fermenting.
• Idlis are ready to be cooked when the batter is well fermented.
• Grease the idle holder or pan well and fill each of them with 3/4th full of batter.
• Steam cook idlis on medium flame for about 10 minutes or until done.
• Use a butter knife to remove the idlis.
• Serve them with sambar or chutney.