Learn to make Idli Recipe – Idli is one of the most popular South Indian breakfast dishes. It is naturally vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and makes for one of the healthiest breakfast options.
The nutrition content of idli is very high and is low in calories. Those who are looking to lose weight can try this easy yet quick dish.
There are many variations you can do with the basic batter like adding spices, herbs, veggies etc. but the basic, simple fermented batter is made with rice or idli rava and urad dal.
Two methods to make basic idli batter. Using Idli Rava- Idli rava is coarsely ground idli rice and is easily available in shops and online. With Idli Rice: Parboiled rice is soaked for 4-6 hours, then grind to coarse consistency and mix with urad dal batter.
Serve idli with Peanut Red chili Chutney Recipe/ Palli chutney, coconut chutney, ginger pickle, sambhar or Karivepaku Karampodi recipe
STEP BY STEP IDLI RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS WITH PHOTOS:
- Soak whole urad in water for 4-6 hours or overnight.
2. Drain the urad dal, add some water and grind it to paste using mixer or wet grinder (for extra soft idlis).
3. Wash, drain and set aside rava (semolina). Refer notes
4. Add rava (semolina) to the urad dal batter, mix well, cover and set aside.
5. Ferment for minimum 8 hours or overnight. Fill the bowl only till 3/4th, as the batter rises after fermentation.
6. After its fermented, add salt and mix well.
7. Grease idli moulds with ghee or oil, add batter to fill 3/4th of the mould.
8. Fill 1 cup water in idli steamer, place the moulds and steam for 10-12 minutes. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
9. Serve with Peanut Red chili Chutney Recipe/ Palli chutney, Karivepaku Karampodi recipe coconut chutney or sambhar.
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Gunta Punugulu Recipe/ Paniyaram/ Ponganalu
Upma Recipe – Semolina/Sooji/Rava
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Kothimeera Vada Recipe/ Coriander fritters
Tamarind Rice Recipe/ Pulihora
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Idli Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Urad dal Whole
- 2 cups Rava Semolina
- Salt to taste
- Water
Instructions
- Soak whole urad in water for 4-6 hours or overnight.
- Drain the urad dal, add some water and grind it to paste using mixer or wet grinder (for extra soft idlis).
- Wash, drain and set aside rava (semolina). Refer notes
- Add rava (semolina) to the urad dal batter, mix well, cover and set aside.
- Ferment for minimum 8 hours or overnight. Fill the bowl only till 3/4th, as the batter rises after fermentation.
- After its fermented, add salt and mix well.
- Grease idli moulds with ghee or oil, add batter to fill 3/4th of the mould.
- Fill 1 cup water in idli steamer, place the moulds and steam for 10-12 minutes. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Serve with Peanut Red chili Chutney Recipe/ Palli chutney, coconut chutney or sambhar.
Notes
- If you don’t have idli rava, there is another method to make soft idlis.
- While soaking urad dal, soak parboiled rice in a separate bowl for 4-6 hours. Add water and grind it separately to coarse consistency. Mix with urad dal batter and ferment it overnight. Rest of the recipe is same.
- Add salt only after the batter is fully fermented.
- Store the remaining batter in refrigerator.
- It can be used to make crispy dosa or uthappam.
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