How to Make Idli

Idli is a traditional recipe of southern India. It is light and nutritious. Idli is a ideal breakfast. Preparation of Idli is very easy. It is a steamed food without oil, so it is good for every one. Learn how to prepare Idly in this easy way. 

Soft  Idly

Ingredients for Soft Idly

Idly Rice [ponni if possible] – 2 cups

Cooked Rice – ½ cup

Urad Dal – 1 cup

Fenugreek Seeds – 1 tsp

Salt to Taste

Method of Preparation of Soft Idly

Soak idly rice and fenugreek seeds in water for 5 hours. Soak urad dal in water for 2 to 3 hours. Drain the water from urad dal and grind it,   by adding little water. Fine grind until the mixture become frothy. 

Drain the rice and fenugreek seeds and grind it along with cooked rice and little water. 

Mix the grind items well and add salt to taste. Allow it to ferment for 12 hours. Then make idly in idly steamer. Steam the idly on high for 10 minutes.

Serve hot with coconut chutney