Idli
South IndianBreakfastVeganGluten-Free

Idli

Prep
6 hours
Cook
12 minutes
Total
14 hours
Serves
4
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Ingredients

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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. 1

    Soak rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds separately in water for 6 hours.

  2. 2

    Drain and grind each into a smooth batter, then combine in a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Cover and let the batter ferment overnight in a warm place until doubled in volume.

  4. 4

    Add salt to the fermented batter and mix well.

  5. 5

    Grease idli molds lightly with oil.

  6. 6

    Pour batter into the greased molds, filling each about three-quarters full.

  7. 7

    Steam for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

  8. 8

    Let cool slightly before removing from molds.

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