Recipe for Idli made from Idli Rava
Idli is a popular South Indian breakfast. It is made by preparing a fermented batter of rice and lentils. The fermented batter is portioned and steamed the next day. It is served with chutney and/or sambar.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Mixer grinder
- Idli Steamer
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Idli Rava, soaked overnight in 3 cups of water
- 1 Cup Urad Dal (Split Black gram lentils), soaked overnight in 2 cups of water
- 1 tsp Salt
- Water, to soak the grains, grind the batter and adjust the consistency
Instructions
- Grind the soaked lentils to a fine paste.
- Combine with the soaked Idli Rava. Mix well and let it ferment ( for about 8-10 hours) in a warm place.
- Once fermented, add salt.
- Mix well.
- Grease idly plates with oil or ghee. Now pour the fermented batter.
- Heat water in an idly stand and bring it to a boil.
- Now place the idly plates inside the idly maker and let them steam for 15 minutes on high heat.
- Once done, remove it from the heat and let it stay closed for about 5 minutes. Then take out the plates and let them rest on the kitchen counter for about 1 minute.
- Then sprinkle some water on the trays. It will help in removing the idlis easily. Remove the idlis with the help of a spoon.