Idli

Ingredients:

• Rice -2 cups
• Urad Daal (white) -1 cup
• Salt - 1 1/2 tbsp
• A pinch of Baking Soda
• Oil for greasing

Method:

• Wash and soak the daal overnight or for 8 hours.
• Wash and drain the rice. Grind it coarsely in a blender.
• Grind the daal into a smooth paste.
• Now mix the grinded rice and daal together into a batter.
• Mix salt and set aside in a warm place for 8-9 hours or overnight for fermenting.
• Idlis are ready to be cooked when the batter is well fermented.
• Grease the idli holder or pan well and fill each of them with batter.
• Steam cook idlis on medium flame for about 10 minutes or until done.
• Use a butter knife or spoon to remove the idlis.
• Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambhar.