South IndianBreakfastVeganGluten-Free
Idli
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- 2 cups rice
- 1 cup urad dal (split black lentils)
- 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
- Salt to taste
- Oil for greasing molds
Instructions
- 1
Soak rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds separately in water for 6 hours.
- 2
Drain and grind each into a smooth batter, then combine in a large bowl.
- 3
Cover and let the batter ferment overnight in a warm place until doubled in volume.
- 4
Add salt to the fermented batter and mix well.
- 5
Grease idli molds lightly with oil.
- 6
Pour batter into the greased molds, filling each about three-quarters full.
- 7
Steam for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 8
Let cool slightly before removing from molds.