Idli
A recipe from the Bmarchai Recipes collection.
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Nutrition (per serving)
880Calories
95 gProtein
60 gCarbs
25 gFat
8 gSugar
1000 mgSalt
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice
- 1 cup Urad dal
- 1 cup Yogurt
- to taste Salt
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tsp Ghee
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
Method
- Soak the rice and urad dal in water for at least 4 hours, then drain and grind into a smooth batter using a blender or food processor.
- Add yogurt, salt, and water to the batter, and stir well to combine.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or idli steamer over medium heat, then grease with ghee and add a spoonful of the batter to each mold.
- Steam the idlis for 10-15 minutes, until they are cooked through and fluffy, then serve hot with a dollop of chutney, if desired.
- Heat oil in a small skillet over medium until shimmering, about 1 minute, then add mustard seeds and cook stirring occasionally until fragrant, 1 minute.
- Add curry leaves and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant, then serve the idlis with the tempered oil spooned over the top.
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