Idli

Ingredients:

• Urad dal - 1 cup
• Idli rava - 2 cups
• Ghee - 1 tbsp
• Salt to taste

Method:

• Soak Urad Dal and idli rava seperately for 4 hours
• Wash urad dal and grind it to a smooth consistency
• Wash the idli rava thoroughly and drain the water completely
• Take a fistful of idli rava , squeeze the water out and put it another vessel,Repeat it till you squeeze out all the water
• Add urad dal paste to rava, add salt and mix well
• Place the mixture in a warm place overnight to let the idli mixture ferment
• By next day morning mixture will rise to at least double the volume after fermentation. Mix the batter well with laddle
• The batter is now ready to make idlis. Grease idli plates with some ghee and fill with batter.
• Steam cover for about 10-12 minutes, soft and fluffy idlis are ready
• Serve hot with dollop of ghee, sambar and chutney

Tip:

For soft and fluffy idlis add some puffed rice while grinding urad dal