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Idli (Steamed Rice Cakes)

Time
40 min
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
120 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups idli rice
  • 1 cup urad dal (skinned black gram)
  • 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • Salt
  • Water

Steps

  1. 1Soak the rice and the urad dal with fenugreek separately for 5 hours.
  2. 2Grind both, combine them and let the batter ferment 8-10 hours in a warm place.
  3. 3Add salt and fold the batter gently.
  4. 4Pour into greased idli moulds and steam for 10-12 minutes.
  5. 5Serve hot with sambar and coconut chutney.

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Calories are approximate per serving and vary with ingredient amounts and cooking method.