Rice Idli

 

Rice Idli

Idli, yummy and healthy, is the best dish in the south Indian cuisine. It can be enjoyed anytime. Be it breakfast, lunch or snacks. It’s light, yet filling. We present to you one such recipe of idli – Rice Idli.

Ingredients

3 cups parboiled rice (washed and soaked overnight)

1 cup urad dal (washed and soaked overnight)

1/2 tsp. soda bicarb

Salt to taste

Method

Having soaked both rice and dal separately, wash well with plenty of water.

Grind dal to a very fine paste.

Grind rice till fine grains are left (like very fine semolina).

Mix both rice and dal together after grinding.

Add soda bicarb and salt and beat well.

Add a little water if necessary.

The batter should be fairly thick.

Cover and keep aside for 7-8 hours, undisturbed.

To make idlies, do not beat the batter again.

Spoon batter into an idli stand.

Heat water in an idli cooker, and place stand in.

Steam cook for 5-7 minutes.

Insert a clean matchstick (back end) or a skewer.

The skewer should come out clean if the idlis are done.