Learn how to make soft and spongy #Idlis from homemade Idli batter Only On Variety Vantalu.
Idli is a popular healthy authentic South Indian breakfast recipe that is relished with coconut chutney and sambar.
Ingredients:
For Idli 1 Cup Urad Dal 2 & 1/2 Cup Idli Rava Salt to taste Water Oil
For Chutney 1/2 tsp Oil 1/4th tsp Hing 2 Green Chillies Tamarind 1 Cup Coconut Salt to taste Water
For Tempering 1/2 tsp Oil 1 tsp Urad Dal 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
Method:
To make the Idli Batter - Soak the urad dal in water for 4 hours. - Then grind it to a smooth paste. Add little water while grinding. - Then add idli rava to the ground urad dal and mix well. - Add water as required and mix well. It should be a pouring consistency batter. - Keep this batter aside to ferment for 7-8 hours. - Add salt to the fermented batter.
To make the Idlis - Grease the idli molds with very little oil. Fill up the molds with the batter. - Steam the idlis for 20-25 minutes. - Once done let the idlis cool down. - Serve the idlis with coconut chutney & sambar.
To Make the chutney - In a small vessel heat some oil. - Add hing and green chillies. Once it splutter pour this into a grinder. - To the grinder also add grated fresh coconut and little water. Grind everything to a paste. - Remove this chutney in a bowl. Add salt to taste and mix properly. - For the tempering heat some oil. - Add urad dal and mustard seeds. Once they splutter switch off the flame. Pour this tempering on the chutney. Mix well. - Serve this quick chutney with Idlis.
