Idli – Soft and Fluffy Steamed Rice Cakes
Soft, fluffy steamed rice cakes, perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast.
Equipment
- Idli steamer or pressure cooker with idli plates
- Blender
- Mixing Bowl
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 2 cups rice
- 1 cup urad dal split black gram
- ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the idli batter:2 cups rice, 1 cup urad dal, 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- Rinse and soak the rice and urad dal with fenugreek seeds separately for 6-8 hours or overnight.
- Grind them separately into a smooth batter using a blender, adding water as needed.
- Mix both batters together, add salt, and let it ferment overnight.Salt to taste
- Steam the idlis:
- Grease the idli plates with a little oil.
- Pour the fermented batter into the idli plates, filling each mold about three-fourths full.
- Steam in an idli steamer or pressure cooker (without the weight) for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for a minute, then remove the idlis using a spoon.
Notes
Serve idlis hot with coconut chutney and sambar for a traditional South Indian breakfast.
Nutrition
Calories: 519kcalCarbohydrates: 105gProtein: 20gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 116mgFiber: 12gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 5mg
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