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Idli - 1

Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

3 cups 480g / 16ozRaw rice
1 cup 237mlBlack gram dal - (urad dal)
  Salt - to taste
2 teaspoons 10mlBaking powder

Recipe Instructions

Steamed rounds made from rice and lentils.

Preparation time: 6 hrs soaking Cooking time: 40 minutes

1. Soak the Rice and Lentils separately for about 6 hours.

2. Fill 2 cups of Rice at a time in the Grinder Jar with approx. 1/3 cup of water.

3. Grind at Speed 1 for just a few seconds then run at speed 2 for 1 minute, stirring clockwise from time to time.

4. If additional water is required add from top while running the machine.

5. Remove into a bowl and grind rest of the rice and dal in a similar fashion.

6. After grinding, mix rice and lentils together. Add salt to taste.

7. Keep aside for 6-8 hours for fermentation. Add baking powder if desired.

8. Steam in Idli Stand as per manufacturer's directions.

9. Serve hot, with chutney.

Source:
Southern Delights by Parwathy Akhileswaran

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