DirectionsStep1Add urad dal & methi seeds to a bowl. Add rice or idli rava to another bowl.Step2Wash them very well separately until water runs clear. Soak them separately in lot of water for at least 6 hrs.Step3Rinse and soak poha with 1⁄4 cup water for about 30 mins before blending.Step4After 6 hours, drain the water from both the bowls.Step5Add dal, methi, soaked poha, salt & water to a blender jar or a wet grinder. You may need another 2 to 4 tbsps water while blending.Step6If you live in a hot climate then skip adding salt now and add it just before making idli else the batter turns sour. You will have to experiment with salt to know what works well for you.Step7Blend all of them till thick, smooth, bubbly & frothy. The idli batter should not turn hot or even warm as it makes dense idli.Step8Transfer urad dal batter to a large bowl.Step9A. If using rice : Add rice to the blender with water (mentioned in the ingredients). Grind to a little coarse batter (semolina texture). Pour this to the dal batter. Mix both of them well with your clean hands. The batter mus…Step10Transfer this to the urad dal batter and mix well.Step11Now mix everything well. Use your hand to mix as it helps to ferment faster and better. If needed can add little water, if the batter is too thick.Step12Set the batter aside in a warm place for at least 8 to 14 hrs. The batter ferments and rises well to double the quantity. Sometimes it may take up to 18 hours depending on the weather and temperature.Step13If you live in a cold country, keep it in the oven with the light bulb ON. Or preheat the oven to 120 F or 50 C for 10 to 12 mins. Keep the loosely covered batter bowl inside & turn off. If you have a instant pot or micr…Step14A well fermented batter will yield good soft idli. The batter must rise and look fluffy but not turn sour. You will need to experiment to know the fermentation time.Step15On a high flame, bring water to a boil in an idly steamer or a pressure cooker. If using instant pot, pour 11⁄2 cups water to your inner pot. Press the saute button and bring the water to a rolling boil.Step16Meanwhile grease your idly plates lightly. Mix the idli batter gently 1 to 2 times only. Do not over do as the aerated batter will turn flat. Fill the molds with batter.Step17When the water begins to bubble and steam up, place the stand in the steamer. Cover and steam for exactly 10 mins on a high flame. If using Instant pot, when the water begins to boil, press CANCEL button. Kee…Step18Once done turn off and wait for 2 mins. Remove the idly stand. Set aside to cool down for 2 to 3 mins. When cooled, the idli must not be wet on top.Step19With the help of a spoon remove the idlis to a plate. Serve idli with a chutney or sambarNutritionalNutritional65 CaloriesFrom indianhealthyrecipesRecipeDirectionsNutritional
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