Idli

Today I made idlis for breakfast. Idlis are a common breakfast in most of the South Indian homes. I learnt this recipe from my MIL. She makes the softest idlis I've ever had. Although most of us here know how to make idli, I wanted to share this recipe for some of my friends who are beginner's in cooking or North Indians and stay away from home or in hostels.

Ingredients:- 

• 1½ cups parboiled rice
• ½ cup black gram dal / whole urad dal
• 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
• salt to taste
• oil (for greasing)
• water (for grinding)

Method:-

• Wash the rice couple of times and soak separately. Keep aside.
• Wash the fenugreek seeds and dal well. Soak together for at least 5 - 6 hours.
• Grind the rice well adding as little water as required.
• Grind the dal to a very fine paste adding as little water as required.
• In a vessel, mix the ground rice and dal together.
• Add salt and keep to ferment for 8-10 hours.
• Then, beat the batter well with a ladle.
• If the batter is too thick, you can add some water.
• Lightly grease the idli plates with oil.
• Pour a ladleful of batter in each plate and pressure cook without weight for 6-8 minutes.
• Remove idlis and cool.
• Serve hot with sambar and chutney.

Notes:-

• You may store leftover batter in the refrigerator for almost 10 days.
• Do not omit fenugreek seeds as adding it makes the idlis soft.
• If you do not have a pressure cooker or steamer, you may use any vessel which is big enough the fit the idli stand you are using. Add enough water to the vessel. Place the stand inside the vessel and close it with a lid. Insert a toothpick or a knife in the center of the idli to check if done and if it comes out clean the idlis are ready. Or else cover the lid again and seam for another 2 -3 minutes.
• If the temperature is not warm enough, then place the batter in oven for at least 12-14 hours.

Happy Cooking!!

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