Idli Recipe : Soft , Quick And Easy Way Homestyle

Ingredients:

• 1 cup urad dal (husked black gram)
• 1 cup rice
• 1/4 cup poha (flattened rice)
• 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Rinse the urad dal, rice, and poha in water until the water runs clear.
2. Soak the urad dal and rice in separate bowls for at least 6 hours or overnight.
3. Soak the poha for 30 minutes.
4. Drain the urad dal and rice.
5. Grind the urad dal and fenugreek seeds in a blender or food processor until smooth.
6. Add the poha and grind until smooth.
7. Add the rice and grind until smooth.
8. Add the salt and mix well.
9. Cover the batter and let it ferment in a warm place for 8-12 hours.
10. The batter is ready to use when it has doubled in volume and is slightly frothy.
11. Grease the idli molds with oil or ghee.
12. Pour the batter into the idli molds, filling them about 3/4 full.
13. Steam the idlis in a steamer for 10-12 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
14. Serve hot with sambar and chutney.

Here are some tips for making soft idli:

• Use good quality rice and urad dal.
• Soak the rice and urad dal for at least 6 hours or overnight.
• Grind the urad dal and rice until smooth.
• Add the salt and mix well.
• Let the batter ferment in a warm place for 8-12 hours.
• Grease the idli molds with oil or ghee.
• Pour the batter into the idli molds, filling them about 3/4 full.
• Steam the idlis for 10-12 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
• Serve hot with sambar and chutney.

Enjoy !!