Idli
Idli is a favorite breakfast item in South Indian Cuisine. This recipe is a very basic recipe which uses only four ingredients . They are Urad dal, Idly rice, Fenugreek seeds and Salt. For grinding the batter we need a powerful blender (Mixer/Grinder). First wash all the ingredients .Before grinding soak them in water separately for at least 4 hours. We need to grind them separately.
Ingradients & Measurements Used
Batter Preparation
Griding Fenugreek seeds
Usually people soak fenugreek seeds and urad dal together. But grinding fenugreek seeds separately gives a lot of fluffiness. Grind the soaked fenugreek seeds in a cup of water for 3-4 minutes until they are finely ground and have fluffed up.
You should use Idly Rice for making idly batter.Grind the soaked and drained rice until its smooth. Add just enough water while grinding. Transfer the batter to the dal mixture bowl and mix well. Let there be lot of space for the batter to expand while fermenting. Do not fill up to the brim.
Idli is a favorite breakfast item in South Indian Cuisine. This recipe is a very basic recipe which uses only four ingredients . They are Urad dal, Idly rice, Fenugreek seeds and Salt. For grinding the batter we need a powerful blender (Mixer/Grinder). First wash all the ingredients .Before grinding soak them in water separately for at least 4 hours. We need to grind them separately.
- 3 cups of Idli rice
- 1 cup of Urad dal
- 1 tsp of Fenugreek seeds
- 1 tsp of Salt(According to taste)
- water to grind
- Idli Pot and Idli Plates
- Mixer/Grinder or Blender
Batter Preparation
Griding Fenugreek seeds
Usually people soak fenugreek seeds and urad dal together. But grinding fenugreek seeds separately gives a lot of fluffiness. Grind the soaked fenugreek seeds in a cup of water for 3-4 minutes until they are finely ground and have fluffed up.
Griding Urad dal
Use whole white Urad dal. Add the soaked and drained urad dal to the mixer. Remember the ground fenugreek is still in the mixer. Just put the dal on top of it and add half a cup of water. For grinding urad dal , add the water slowly. If you add all of the water at once, it wont fluff up well. Add half a cup of water in intervals for two to three times.
The dal should fluff up and fill the mixer. It should have increased about 8-10 times of its original volume.Then transfer the dal mixture into a bowl and set aside.
Grinding Rice
You should use Idly Rice for making idly batter.Grind the soaked and drained rice until its smooth. Add just enough water while grinding. Transfer the batter to the dal mixture bowl and mix well. Let there be lot of space for the batter to expand while fermenting. Do not fill up to the brim.Adding Salt
Add salt to the batter before fermenting.
Resting time for batter
Usually the batter needs to ferment for 8-12 hours.
If you live in a very cold place leave your batter in some place warm. Leaving your batter inside your oven with the pilot light on works great .
Once the time is up, the batter should have increased in volume. Take a ladle and mix it well. Your batter is ready. If you haven't added the salt already, do it now.
Making Idli
Put some water in an idli cooker and put it on medium flame. Oil the idli plate and gently fill the rounds with the batter. Put it inside the idly vessel and let it steam for 6-7 minutes.
Do not allow it to over cook. It might become hard and dry. Just keep an eye and remove the idlis after 6-7 minutes. Do not remove the idlis immediately. It might stick. Leave it undisturbed for 4-5 minutes and then spoon it out. Serve hot with your favorite chutney or sambar .
A good idli must be soft and tender.
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