SOFT IDLI

SOFT IDLI

INGREDIENTS


Idli Rice -2cups
White Poha-3/4cup
Urad dal-1/2 cup plus 2tbsp
Fenugreek seeds-3/4tbsp
Salt-1tbsp
Ice water -1/2cup
Water -as needed


METHOD

Soak idli rice, white poha, urad dal, fenugreek seeds separately by washing thoroughly for 4 hours ..Soak poha in 1 cup drinking water ..all others in tap water Then after 4 hours  first grind poha and fenugreek seeds together to a fine paste .Transfer this batter  to a big container ..Then grind urad dal by adding ice water to a fluffy consistency  ..I added 1/2 cup of ice water .. It may vary ,but don't put too much water ..Then batter should be thick .Pour that also to the  container ..Then grind rice in two - three batches by adding enough water..Grind to not that very fine paste ..but grind nicely.Then pour that too to the container ..Finally add rock salt  and mix thoroughly with hand for 2-3 minutes The batter should be thick ..So very careful while adding water when making idli ..Close the container and allow to ferment for 10 to 12 hours .. After the fermentation ,boil a steamer by adding enough water and place the idli mould ..Pour batter to each mould and steam for 7 to 10 minutes ..
When u insert a skewer it must come out cleanly ..Then remove from the steamer and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes Then de-mould them ..So our soft spongy idli is ready to serve ..
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