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)
Method
- 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.