Idli

Directions

• Wash the rice and dal separately and then soak them individually for about 10-12 hours or overnight.
• Next morning blend or grind them separately until coarsely grounded.
• While grinding you need to add little amount of water to make a thick batter.
• You will observe the batter doubles up in the volume while grinding.
• Remove out in a large bowl, now you can combine the batter of rice and dal.
• Add salt and baking soda. Mix well and keep aside.
• Now let’s do the preparation for plates of idli maker or the idli steamer or idli pressure cooker.
• Apply little bit of oil on each and every plate of idli steamer.
• Fill the steamer with the required amount of water underneath.
• Pour the batter with the spatula in each plate to make the equal size idli’s.
• Place the plates in the steamer and leave to cook on high flame.
• Cover the steamer properly with its lid.
• First cook on high flame for about 10 minutes and then simmer the gas and cook for 5 more minutes.
• Check the softness with the fork, whether they are done or you need to keep them for more time.
• When the idli’s gets ready, take out the plates from the steamer and leave to rest for 2-3 minutes.
• Serve the soft and fluffy idli’s with medu vada, coconut chutney and sambar to make a complete meal.