Description
Idli are soft and fluffy steamed rice cakes, a popular dish from South India.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of rice
- 1 cup of urad dal (split black gram)
- 1/2 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
Instructions
- Soak the rice and urad dal with fenugreek seeds in water for at least 6 hours.
- Drain the soaked ingredients and grind them separately to a smooth batter, adding water as needed.
- Combine both batters in a large bowl and add salt.
- Cover and let the batter ferment overnight in a warm place.
- Once fermented, grease the idli molds and pour the batter into each mold.
- Steam the molds for about 10-15 minutes until the idlis are cooked.
- Remove from the molds and serve hot with chutney or sambar.
Notes
- Ensure the batter is not too thick or too runny for best results.
- Fermentation time may vary based on the climate.
- Idlis can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
- Prep Time: 6 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 idlis
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Idli, Steamed Rice Cakes, South Indian Cuisine