IDLIS.

IDLI + Sambar + CHATENY... 

Idlis are my favorite SOUTH Indian veg cuisine.  

A low fat, gluten free, soft n light steamed idlis are the best for breakfast or brunch. Being fermented they are good, healthy & nutritious food.

Instead of parboiled rice, I’m using readymade idli rava (cream of rice) to make idlis. along with urad dal. They are pretty soft n light idlis.

The process of making idlis is the same.

It’s easy to get fermented dough in summers.. In winters u know what all circus we do to make soft n light Idli or Dosa? Hahaha. Just have a look..

Health benefits-

Each idli contains just 39 calories, which is a minimal amount in comparison to a healthy 2,000-calorie daily diet. Idlis contain no fat, no saturated fat and no cholesterol. 

In a single idli, you consume 2 grams of protein, 2 grams of dietary fiber and 8 grams of carbohydrates. 

One idli contains 1 milligram of iron, and trace amounts of calcium, folate, potassium and vitamin A. The iron is mostly from the black lentils, with about 25 percent of it from the rice. Iron keeps your blood oxygenated and is crucial for any diet. Men need 8 milligrams daily and women 18 milligrams.

INGREDIENTS (measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml)

·         2 cups idli rava - cream of rice

·         ½ cup urad dal/ black lentils .

·         ¼ tsp  methi seeds/fenugreek seeds

·         water for soaking.

METHOD-

1. Soak oak the urad dal, methi seeds/fenugreek seeds and together for 4-5 hours.

2. Soak the idli rava in a separate bowl or pan for 4-5 hours.

3. Drain the water from the urad dal and keep the water aside. Now drain water from the idli rava as it absorbs a lot of water, so drain them well. 

4. Now in a wet grinder, add all the ingredients and add some of the urad dal strained water.

5. Grind to a smooth paste. Add more water if required.

6. Take the batter in a bowl and mix salt in it.

7. Cover and allow the idli batter to ferment for 7-8 hours. the fermented batter the next day.

8.Take an idli stand grease  some oil in all the moulds, n then  pour the batter in the moulds.

9.Steam the idlis in a pan or in a steamer for 10-12 minutes.  keep the idli stand and cover the pan. Steaming hot idlis are ready.

serve soft idlis with coconut chutney, veg sambar or dry  chutney pudi.

Enjoy Healthy & Tasty Idlis ..