breakfast
Idli
Core fermented rice-lentil steamed cake; indispensable.
Duration
45 min
Servings
16
Difficulty
Beginner
Category
breakfast
Ingredients (5)
- idli rice
- urad dal
- fenugreek seeds
- salt
- oil for greasing
Preparation (4)
1
Step 1
Soak rice and fenugreek together and urad dal separately for 4-6 hours.
6hstepBowlsoakrequired
2
Step 2
Grind urad dal fluffy and rice slightly coarse; combine with salt after fermenting overnight or just before steaming according to climate.
Step 2Bowlsteamrequired
3
Step 3
Pour the fermented batter into greased idli molds.
Step 3Bowlcookrequired
4
Step 4
Steam 10-12 minutes, rest 2 minutes, and unmold.
11 minrestBowlsteamrequired